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Glossodia

Glossodia

9.9
A small group of Australian orchids with purple flowers
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Glossodia
  • Several species in the genus Glossodia are admired for their delicate purple blooms.

Examples

  • The Glossodia grows wild in the woodlands of southeastern Australia.

  • The Glossodia orchids bloom beautifully in spring.

  • Researchers discovered a new population of Glossodia orchids near the coastal region.

  • Look at that beautiful Glossodia blooming over there!

  • Researchers discovered a new population of Glossodia orchids near the coastal region.

  • Several species in the genus Glossodia are admired for their delicate purple blooms.

  • The Glossodia grows wild in the woodlands of southeastern Australia.

Surface Forms

Glossodia main

Etymology

Glossodia comes from the Greek root glossa 'tongue' and is the same root behind the English word glossary. The orchid's lower petal, its 'lip', looks like a small tongue, so that image helps explain the name for these small purple Australian flowers.