rhipsalis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any plant of the genus Rhipsalis, epiphytic flowering plants in the cactus family, often known as mistletoe cacti.

Pronunciation

rĭp′-sə-lĭs /ˈrɪpsəlɪs/

Word forms

rhipsalis rhipsales

Etymology

From New Latin, from Ancient Greek ῥίψ (rhíps, “wickerwork”) + Latin -alis (“-al”).

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