odontoglossum
any epiphytic orchid of the genus Odontoglossum, of the mountainous regions from Bolivia to Mexico.
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How to use odontoglossum in a sentence
Many years ago, on their first arrival probably, an odontoglossum bulb was eaten up.
The Woodlands Orchids | Frederick BoyleOld-fashioned people have not yet learned to call odontoglossum vexillarium a Miltonia.
The Woodlands Orchids | Frederick BoyleMeantime letters reached Amalfi describing the new odontoglossum, with a picture showing the foliage.
The Woodlands Orchids | Frederick BoyleWe remember flowering the first odontoglossum hebraicum, and on testing it its odour was of cinnamon.
Orchids | James O'Brienodontoglossum seeds come up best when sown on the surface of established plants in the manner described.
Orchids | James O'Brien
British Dictionary definitions for odontoglossum
/ (ɒˌdɒntəˈɡlɒsəm) /
any epiphytic orchid of the tropical American genus Odontoglossum, having clusters of brightly coloured flowers
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