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Noun: rafflesia  ru'flee-zh(ee-)u
  1. A genus of stemless, leafless plants, living parasitically upon the roots and stems of grapevines in Malaysia; the flowers have a carrion-like odour, and are very large

Derived forms: rafflesias

Encyclopedia: Rafflesia

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