swan-flower
/'swɔn,flauə/
Definition
- Noun:
- A type of orchid: "swan-flower" refers to any of several orchids belonging to the genus Cycnoches. These plants are characterized by their slender, arching flower columns, which are said to resemble the neck of a swan.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The greenhouse has a beautiful specimen of the rare swan-flower.
- Botanists study the unique pollination mechanisms of the swan-flower.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical description: The term is used in precise botanical contexts to describe the specific morphology of these orchids.
- The swan-flower's column is a distinctive feature for identification.
Variants and Related Words
- Swan orchid: A common alternative name for plants in the genus .
- Cycnoches: The scientific genus name for the swan-flower.
Synonyms
- Orchid: A broader term for plants in the family Orchidaceae, which includes the swan-flower.
Noun
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any of several orchids of the genus Cycnoches having slender arching columns of flowers suggesting the neck of a swan
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