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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 10 | Its name is derived from the Latin words 'ferus' meaning 'fierce' and 'cactus' meaning 'cactus' | |
3 | 32% | 9 | Epiphytic cactus commonly known as mistletoe cactus | |
Cactus Not Spoken Of Lightly Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CEREUS" which means:
- noun
- • Genus of much-branched treelike or shrubby cacti with pronounced ribs and rounded needlelike spines and nocturnal flowers usually white
An example sentence would be:
- • "The cereus cactus is known for its large white flowers that bloom at night."
- • "The cereus plant is native to the deserts of north and south america."
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The Guardian Cryptic30 Jul 2004 | Down 8 | |
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