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calanthe

/kəˈlæn.θi/

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noun

/kəˈlæn.θi/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любую из различных ярких орхидей рода Calanthe, характеризующихся белыми, желтыми или розовыми цветками и широкими листьями, сложенными вдоль.

A noun referring to any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe, characterized by white, yellow, or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves that are folded lengthwise.

  1. Orchid genusC1formal

    Any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe, characterized by white, yellow, or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves that are folded lengthwise.

    ruКаланта

    • The calanthe orchid blooms beautifully in the spring garden.
    • She added a rare calanthe to her collection of tropical plants.
    • The broad, folded leaves of the calanthe distinguish it from other orchids.