Definition of Odontoglossum

1. Noun. Any of numerous and diverse orchids of the genus Odontoglossum having racemes of few to many showy usually large flowers in many colors.

Generic synonyms: Orchid, Orchidaceous Plant
Group relationships: Genus Odontoglossum

Definition of Odontoglossum

1. Noun. Any of vary many orchids of the genus ''Odontoglossum'' ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Odontoglossum

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Odontoglossum

odontoclast
odontodynia
odontodysplasia
odontogenesis
odontogenesis imperfecta
odontogenic
odontogenic cyst
odontogenic cysts
odontogenic dysplasia
odontogenic epithelial cell
odontogenic fibroma
odontogenic keratocyst
odontogenic myxoma
odontogenic tumours
odontogeny
odontoglossum (current term)
odontoglossums
odontognathous
odontograph
odontographic
odontographies
odontographs
odontography
odontoid
odontoid ligament
odontoid process
odontoid process of epistropheus
odontoid vertebra
odontoids
odontolcae

Literary usage of Odontoglossum

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Floral Magazine: Comprising Figures and Descriptions of Popular Garden by Thomas Moore, Walter Hood Fitch (1873)
"It is horticulture that may boast to-day. That was a new red-letter day in our horticultural calendar when odontoglossum ..."

2. Sweet-scented Flowers and Fragrant Leaves: Interesting Associations Gathered by Donald McDonald (1895)
"odontoglossum nevadense, an odour of eau sucre mixed with Orange-blossom in the ... odontoglossum pulchellum, a sweet odour of Vanilla in the morning. ..."

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