Borzicactus

noun

Bor·​zi·​cactus

¦bȯrzə̇ +

: a small genus of cylindrical cacti found in the Andes with well-marked ribs, stout spines, and orange or scarlet flowers

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Antonino Borzì †1921 Italian botanist + New Latin Cactus

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