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Christmas cactus

noun

Definition of Christmas cactus 

: a branching Brazilian cactus (Schlumbergera bridgesii synonym S. buckleyi) having flat jointed stems with scalloped margins and showy usually red, pink, white, violet, or yellow flowers also : a related cactus (Schlumbergera truncata synonym Zygocactus truncatus) or a hybrid of this and the Christmas cactus

First Known Use of Christmas cactus

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Christmas cactus

from its annual blooming around Christmastime

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