calanthe
calanthe · calanthes
Any orchid of the genus CalantheAny orchid of the genus Calanthe.
/kəˈlænθi/
Meaning
1 sensesAny orchid of the genus Calanthe.
More definitions
- any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise
Origin
Borrowed from translingual Calanthe.Borrowed from translingual Calanthe.
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