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Definition of selenicereus

selenicereus

/səˌliːnɪˈsɪriəs/
se · le · ni · ce · re · us
Plural:selenicereuses
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selenicereus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A genus of epiphytic, lithophytic, and terrestrial cacti native to the Americas, renowned for their large, fragrant, night-blooming white flowers and, in many species, the production of edible dragon fruit.

Example

"The horticulturist stayed awake past midnight to photograph the spectacular, ephemeral bloom of the selenicereus."

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• Rhymes for selenicereus

• Nearby Words

sekumpul
selaginella
selenga
selenicereus
selfoss
seljalandsfoss
semarang

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined from the Greek 'Selēnē' (moon) and the Latin 'cereus' (wax candle/taper), a reference to its magnificent, night-blooming flowers and its relation to the Cereus cactus genus.

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