Associations to the word «Cyperus»

Wiktionary

CYPERUS, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Cyperaceae   — sedges, comprising about 600 species on all continents.
CYPERUS, noun. Any sedge of genus Cyperus.
CYPERUS ROTUNDUS, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Cyperaceae   — nutgrass.

Dictionary definition

CYPERUS, noun. Type genus of Cyperaceae; grasslike rhizomatous herbs; cosmopolitan except very cold regions.

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