epidendrum

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun large and variable genus of terrestrial or epiphytic or lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas; some native to United States

Etymology

From the genus name.

In classic literature

Synonyms

genus Epidendrum

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