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Coelogyne

Coelogyne

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An Asian orchid with groups of small, scented, pale flowers
  • noun
  • /siːˈlɒdʒiːn/
  • Specialized
: Coelogyne
  • She added a rare Coelogyne to her collection of unusual orchids.

Examples

  • The Coelogyne blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Botanists discovered a new species within the Coelogyne genus in the rainforests of Borneo.

  • The Coelogyne orchid is prized for its elegant, scented blooms.

  • Many gardeners love Coelogynes for their fragrance.

  • In the tropical greenhouse, I admired the stunning Coelogyne flowers with their delicate colors and sweet fragrance.

  • The botanist explained that Coelogyne species thrive in humid environments and produce beautiful blooms during the spring.

  • After visiting the orchid show, I decided to cultivate Coelogyne in my garden for their lovely clusters of fragrant flowers.

Synonyms

genus Coelogyne
vsCoelogyne
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical Asian orchids with pretty flowers that grow on trees

focuses on clusters of fragrant delicately colored flowers rather than habitat

Compounds

genus Coelogyne
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical Asian orchids with pretty flowers that grow on trees

Surface Forms

Coelogyne singular
Coelogynes plural

Etymology

Coelogyne comes from the Greek parts koilos and gyne, meaning 'hollow' and 'woman' or 'female'. Plant scientists named this group of orchids for a hollow, cup-like shape near the flower's female part, so the name points to the flowers' shape and center.