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zygocactus

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any cactus in the genus Schlumbergera (previously Zygocactus)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

small genus of Brazilian cacti having flat fleshy usually branched joints and showy red or pink flowers followed by red fleshy fruits

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: genus Zygocactus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: caryophylloid dicot genus

History

Etymology

From the genus name.

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