orchid cactus

/ˌɔrkəd ˌkæktəs/
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Definitions of orchid cactus
  1. noun
    any cactus of the genus Epiphyllum having flattened jointed irregularly branching stems and showy tubular flowers
    synonyms: epiphyllum
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    cactus
    any succulent plant of the family Cactaceae native chiefly to arid regions of the New World and usually having spines
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