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Definition of microcachrys
microcachrys
/ˌmaɪ.kroʊˈkæk.rɪs/
mi · cro · cach · rys
Plural:microcachrys
microcachrys Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Australian A trailing, coniferous shrub of the podocarp family comprising a single living species native to the alpine and subalpine regions of western Tasmania, Australia, recognized by its tiny, scale-like leaves and distinctive fleshy red seed cones.
Example
"During the botanical survey of the Tasmanian highlands, the team mapped several sprawling patches of microcachrys growing among the exposed rocky terrain."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'mikros' (small) and 'kakhrys' (catkin, cone, or roasted barley), referring to the remarkably small, fleshy seed cones produced by the plant.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Microcachrys. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/microcachrys