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rafflesia [ræˈfliːzɪə] n (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plants) any of various tropical Asian parasitic leafless plants constituting the genus Rafflesia, esp R. arnoldi, the flowers of which grow up to 45 cm (18 inches) across, smell of putrid meat, and are pollinated by carrion flies: family Rafflesiaceae [New Latin, named after Sir Stamford Raffles (1781-1826), British colonial administrator, who discovered it] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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