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| ce·re·us [ sree əss ] (plural ce·re·us·es) |
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1. spiny ribbed cactus: a cactus with spiny ribbed stems, especially a Brazilian species that can reach a height of 13 m (40 ft.) Genus Cereus.
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2. cactus lke cereus: any cactus related to the true cereus, e.g. the night-blooming cereus
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| [Late 17th century. < modern Latin Cereus< Latin cereus "candle" < cera "wax"] |
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