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pleurothallis

/ˌplʊə.rəʊˈθæl.ɪs/

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noun

/ˌplʊə.rəʊˈθæl.ɪs/formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее любое из многочисленных мелких кустистых орхидей рода Pleurothallis, характеризующихся кожистыми или мясистыми листьями и соцветиями из одного или множества мелких цветков.

A noun referring to any of numerous small tufted orchids of the genus Pleurothallis, characterized by leathery to fleshy leaves and racemes of one to many small flowers.

  1. A type of orchidC2formal

    Any of numerous small, tufted orchids belonging to the genus Pleurothallis, characterized by leathery to fleshy leaves and racemes of one to many small flowers.

    ruВид орхидеи

    • The Pleurothallis orchid is known for its tiny, intricate blooms.
    • Botanists discovered a new species of Pleurothallis in the rainforest.
    • She carefully cultivated a rare Pleurothallis in her greenhouse.
Forms
  • pleurothallises plural form
  • pleurothallises' possessive plural form
  • pleurothallis's possessive singular form