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Definition of epiphyllum in English:

epiphyllum

nounPlural epiphyllums ˌɛpɪˈfɪləmˌɛpəˈfɪləm

  • A cactus with flattened stems and large, fragrant red or yellow flowers.

    昙花

    Genus Epiphyllum, family Cactaceae: several species

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Epiphyllums, commonly referred to as Epis, or Orchid cacti, have tremendous blooms.
    • The epiphyllum loves filtered sunshine and enjoys humidity.

Origin

Modern Latin, from epi- 'upon' + Greek phullon 'leaf'.

Definition of epiphyllum in US English:

epiphyllum

nounˌepəˈfiləmˌɛpəˈfɪləm

  • A cactus with flattened stems and large, fragrant red or yellow flowers.

    昙花

    Genus Epiphyllum, family Cactaceae: several species, in particular the night-flowering cactus (E. hookeri)

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Epiphyllums, commonly referred to as Epis, or Orchid cacti, have tremendous blooms.
    • The epiphyllum loves filtered sunshine and enjoys humidity.

Origin

Modern Latin, from epi- ‘upon’ + Greek phullon ‘leaf’.
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