cattleya


Definition: Meaning of, cattleya in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkatlɪə /

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cattleya cattleyas
  1. any orchid of the genus Cattleya characterized by a three-lobed lip enclosing the column; among the most popular and most extravagantly beautiful orchids known
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cattleya used in phrases

  • Cattleya citrina (noun)
    1. mexican epiphytic orchid with glaucous grey-green leaves and lemon- to golden-yellow flowers appearing only partially opened; sometimes placed in genus Cattleya
  • genus Cattleya (noun)
    1. large and highly valued genus of beautiful tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic orchids; the typical orchids; known in many varieties
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