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Definition of rafflesia

rafflesia

/rəˈfliː.ʒi.ə/
raf · fle · si · a
Plural:rafflesias
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rafflesia Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any parasitic plant of the genus Rafflesia (family Rafflesiaceae), native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia, lacking leaves, stems, and roots and known solely for its enormous, fleshy, reddish-brown five-lobed blossoms that emit an odor of decaying flesh to attract carrion flies.

Example

"The botanical expedition trekked deep into the Bornean rainforest hoping to witness a giant rafflesia in full bloom."

• Rhymes for rafflesia

• Nearby Words

radon
raffish
raffle
rafflesia
raft
rafter
raftered

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rafflesia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rafflesia
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