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单词 rhipsalis
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Definition of rhipsalis in English:

rhipsalis

noun rɪpˈseɪlɪsˈrɪpsəlɪs
  • Any plant of the genus Rhipsalis, comprising epiphytic, often pendulous cacti with flexuous, interlacing branches and translucent white berries, mostly native to tropical America, but including R. baccifera, the only cactus known to occur naturally in the Old World; also called mistletoe cactus. Also (in form Rhipsalis): the genus itself.

Origin

Early 19th century. From scientific Latin Rhipsalis, genus name from ancient Greek ῥίψ wickerwork, mat, of unknown origin + classical Latin -ālis.

Definition of rhipsalis in US English:

rhipsalis

noun
  • Any plant of the genus Rhipsalis, comprising epiphytic, often pendulous cacti with flexuous, interlacing branches and translucent white berries, mostly native to tropical America, but including R. baccifera, the only cactus known to occur naturally in the Old World; also called mistletoe cactus. Also (in form Rhipsalis): the genus itself.

Origin

Early 19th century. From scientific Latin Rhipsalis, genus name from ancient Greek ῥίψ wickerwork, mat, of unknown origin + classical Latin -ālis.

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