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rafflesia Definition

raf·fle·sia (ra flēz̸hə, -z̸hē ə, -zē ə)

noun

any of a genus (Rafflesia) of foul-smelling, dicotyledonous, Malaysian plants of a parasitic family (Rafflesiaceae, order Rafflesiales) characterized by gigantic, stemless flowers and no leaves

Etymology: ModL, after Sir T. S. Raffles (1781-1826), Brit governor in Sumatra

rafflesia Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

arnoldi: Rafflesia arnoldi, which is found only in certain parts of Sumatra, is the largest flower in the world.

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