Definition of epiphyllum
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:a small genus of tropical American cacti having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers — see orchid cactus
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epiphyllum
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ep·i·phyl·lum
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ˌepəˈfiləm
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Origin and Etymology of epiphyllum
New Latin, from epi- + -phyllum
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