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Definition of pereskia

pereskia

/pəˈrɛs.ki.ə/
pe · res · ki · a
Plural:pereskias
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pereskia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any of various tropical American cacti of the genus Pereskia, which are highly unusual among cacti for possessing broad, flat leaves and non-succulent stems.

Example

"Unlike the stereotypical desert succulent, the pereskia grows on woody stems and produces vibrant, broad leaves that make it resemble a conventional shrub."

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• Nearby Words

perch
peregrine falcon
perentie
pereskia
perfume
pericallis
periploca

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in honor of Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc (1580–1637), a French botanist and astronomer, with the botanical suffix '-ia'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pereskia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pereskia
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