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tongue-flower

/ˈtʌŋ ˌflaʊ.ər/

Traducción: Sustantivo que designa una orquídea con flores azules o violetas que presentan excrecencias en forma de lengüeta o cinta (callos) en la base del labelo.

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/ˈtʌŋ ˌflaʊ.ər/C1formalscientific
  • esSustantivo que designa una orquídea con flores azules o violetas que presentan excrecencias en forma de lengüeta o cinta (callos) en la base del labelo.

A noun referring to an orchid with blue to purple flowers that have tongue-shaped or strap-shaped protuberances (calli) at the base of the lip.

  1. Orchid speciesC2formalscientific

    An orchid having blue to purple flowers with tongue-shaped or strap-shaped protuberances (calli) at the lip base.

    esLengua de loro azul

    • The tongue-flower orchid is native to tropical regions.
    • Botanists discovered a new tongue-flower species in the rainforest.
    • The tongue-flower's unique calli attract specific pollinators.