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Definition of microcachrys
microcachrys
/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈkæk.rɪs/
mi · cro · cach · rys
Plural:microcachryses
microcachrys Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• noun
1
A monotypic genus of low-growing, prostrate evergreen coniferous shrubs in the family Podocarpaceae, endemic to the high-altitude alpine regions of western Tasmania and characterized by whip-like four-sided branches with scale-like leaves and bright red, fleshy, mulberry-like female seed cones.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microcachrys. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microcachrys