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Any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise
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calanthe
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Wiktionary
Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (context botany English) Any plant of the genus ''Calanthe''.
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
calanthe \calanthe\ n. any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise.
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Calanthe – commonly abbreviated Cal. in horticulture – is a widespread genus of terrestrial orchids ( family Orchidaceae) with some 200 species . The genus is divided into two groups – deciduous species and evergreen ones. Calanthe species are found in ...
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise
Usage examples of calanthe.
Now one thing, Calanthe, that I have to say to all newcomers and I only say it once, so remember it well.
I think that was the moment when Calanthe disappeared into oblivion for ever.
Just hand him over, Calanthe, and I might, just might, let you off with a thorough beating.
I remember that, at one time, Calanthe would have had no trouble outwitting Jafit and his kind.
Now listen to me, Calanthe, you really are proving to be rather a thorn in my side.