swan-flower
- noun
- Specialized
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orquídea cisne
- The swan-flower is prized by orchid enthusiasts for its elegant, swan-like blooms.
Examples
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He added a rare swan-flower to his botanical collection.
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The swan-flower blooms beautifully in spring.
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Botanists studied the unique pollination methods of the swan-flower.
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Have you seen a swan-flower before?
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The swan-flower has slender, arching columns that mimic a swan's graceful neck.
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Orchid enthusiasts often admire the swan-flower for its striking resemblance to a swan.
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In the greenhouse, the swan-flower is one of the most beautiful and unique orchids.
Synonyms
An orchid with long arching flowers that look like a swan's neck
An orchid with long curved flower stems that look like a swan's neck
An orchid that has a long curved flower stem like a swan's neck
A kind of orchid with long curved flower stems like a swan's neck
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Swan-flower comes from the plant's look: the long, curved blooms and stems remind people of a swan's neck. The name simply joins swan and flower to mean a 'flower like a swan', which explains why it is used for these elegant orchids.
