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cereus

/ˈsɪə.ri.əs/

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noun

/ˈsɪə.ri.əs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод сильно ветвящихся, древовидных или кустарниковых кактусов, характеризующихся выраженными ребрами, округлыми игольчатыми колючками и ночными цветками, обычно белого цвета.

A genus of much-branched, treelike or shrubby cacti characterized by pronounced ribs, rounded needlelike spines, and nocturnal flowers that are usually white.

proper noun

  1. Genus of cactiC2formalscientific

    A genus of shrubby or tree-like cacti with prominent ribs, rounded needle-like spines, and nocturnal white flowers.

    ruРод кактусов

    • The Cereus cactus blooms only at night.
    • Many species of Cereus are native to South America.
    • The ribbed stems of Cereus are a distinctive feature.
Forms
  • cerei plural form
  • cereuses plural form
  • cerei' possessive plural form
  • cereuses' possessive plural form
  • cereus's possessive singular form