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Definition of gymnocalycium

gymnocalycium

/ˌdʒɪm.noʊ.kəˈlɪs.i.əm/
gym · no · ca · ly · ci · um
Plural:gymnocalyciums
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gymnocalycium Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any small, globular South American cactus of the genus Gymnocalycium (family Cactaceae), commonly known as chin cactus, cultivated for its ribbed stems and showy, funnel-shaped flowers with naked, hairless flower buds in shades of white, pink, yellow, or red.

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• Rhymes for gymnocalycium

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gwyniad
gymnasium
gymnaster
gymnocalycium
gynura
gypsophila
gyrfalcon

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gymnocalycium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gymnocalycium
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