Cereus
6 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A genus of tall, much-branched tree-like or shrubby cacti with prominent ribs, rounded needle-like spines, and large white flowers that open at night.
“The towering cereus cactus produced its spectacular white blooms well after dark.”
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ce·re·us
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Contains two E's separated by R and the unusual ending -EUS trips up many solvers.
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