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Definition of schlumbergera
schlumbergera
/ˌʃlʌm.bərˈɡɛər.ə/
schlum · ber · ger · a
Plural:schlumbergeras
schlumbergera Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
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1
Any of a small genus (Schlumbergera, family Cactaceae) of epiphytic cacti native to the coastal mountains of southeastern Brazil, having flattened, segmented, leaf-like stems and widely cultivated as ornamental houseplants (such as the Christmas cactus and Thanksgiving cactus) for their showy, tubular, multi-tiered flowers in shades of pink, red, purple, orange, or white.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Schlumbergera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/schlumbergera