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genus Coelogyne

genus Coelogyne

9.9
A group of tropical Asian orchids with pretty flowers that grow on trees
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒiːnəs koʊˈloʊdʒiːn/
  • Specialized
: género Coelogyne
  • Several species in the genus Coelogyne are grown as ornamental plants in greenhouses.

Examples

  • The genus Coelogyne includes many beautiful orchids.

  • The tropical forests of Southeast Asia are home to the genus Coelogyne.

  • Many collectors prize genus Coelogyne for its unusual and fragrant blooms.

  • Many species within the genus Coelogyne thrive in humid environments.

  • Many collectors prize genus Coelogyne for its unusual and fragrant blooms.

  • Several species in the genus Coelogyne are popular as ornamental plants in greenhouses.

  • The tropical forests of Southeast Asia host a wide variety of genus Coelogyne orchids.

Synonyms

Coelogyne
vsgenus Coelogyne
  • Specialized
1 9.9

An Asian orchid with groups of small, scented, pale flowers

focuses on a large, diverse tropical epiphytic group prized for decorative flowers

Surface Forms

genus Coelogyne singular
genera Coelogyne plural

Morphology

genus + Coelogyne

This is a straightforward taxonomic noun phrase: 'genus' (a biological rank) combined with the proper name 'Coelogyne' yields the meaning 'the genus called Coelogyne'. The composition is fully compositional and follows common cross-linguistic scientific naming patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words can understand it.

Etymology

Genus Coelogyne comes from the Greek words koilos 'hollow' and gynē 'woman' because many of these orchids have a hollow part in the flower. That's why the name describes this group of tropical orchids.