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swan-neck

/ˈswɒn.nek/

Traduction: Nom désignant plusieurs orchidées du genre Cycnoches, caractérisées par de fines colonnes florales incurvées évoquant un cou de cygne.

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/ˈswɒn.nek/C1formalscientific
  • frNom désignant plusieurs orchidées du genre Cycnoches, caractérisées par de fines colonnes florales incurvées évoquant un cou de cygne.

A noun referring to any of several orchids of the genus Cycnoches, characterized by slender, arching columns of flowers that resemble the neck of a swan.

  1. Orchid typeC1formal

    Any of several orchids of the genus Cycnoches, characterized by slender, arching columns of flowers that resemble the neck of a swan.

    frOrchidée cycnoches

    • The swan-neck orchid is a rare and beautiful species.
    • He cultivated a swan-neck in his greenhouse.
    • The arching flowers of the swan-neck are truly elegant.
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