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chin cactus — any of various globular cacti of the genus Gymnocalycium, native to South America, having white or pinkish flowers and a chinlike protrusion below each cluster of spines. * * * ▪ plant any of about 50 species of the genus Gymnocalycium, family… … Universalium
mentum — /men teuhm/, n., pl. menta / teuh/. 1. Entomol. the medial plate of the labium in insects. 2. Bot. a chinlike protuberance formed by the sepals and the base of the column in some orchids. [1685 95; < NL, L mentum chin, akin to MOUTH] * * * … Universalium
art and architecture, Oceanic — ▪ visual arts Introduction the visual art (art) and architecture of native Oceania, including media such as sculpture, pottery, rock art, basketry, masks, painting, and personal decoration. In these cultures, art and architecture have often … Universalium
chin cactus — any of various globular cacti of the genus Gymnocalycium, native to South America, having white or pinkish flowers and a chinlike protrusion below each cluster of spines … Useful english dictionary
