Cereuses

/ˈsɪriəsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of cereus; multiple plants of the cereus genus or multiple blooms from these cacti.

Etymology

From 'cereus' (Latin for torch-like) plus the regular English plural '-es'. This plural form reflects how the Latin scientific name is adapted into English.

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When cereus flowers bloom at night, they create entire social events—people in Victorian times would host 'cereus parties' and gather with friends under the stars to watch the flowers open, making it the original plant influencer moment.

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