calanthe

(kæˈlænθɪ)

(Plants) any of various orchids of the genus Calanthe of the family Orchidaceae, found in tropical areas and having long-lasting yellow, white, or pink flowers

[C20: from New Latin, from Greek kalos beautiful + anthē bloom]

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calanthe - any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise

orchid, orchidaceous plant - any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

genus Calanthe - large and widely distributed genus of terrestrial orchids

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