rafflesia Definition
raf·fle·sia (ra flē′z̸hə, -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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