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Definition of cymbidium

cymbidium

/sɪmˈbɪd.i.əm/
cym · bid · i · um
Plural:cymbidiums
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• noun

1

Any orchid of the genus Cymbidium, native to tropical and subtropical Asia and northern Australia, characterized by long, elegant sprays of showy flowers featuring a distinctive boat-shaped lip.

Example

"The florist designed a lavish winter centerpiece featuring tall stems of pale green cymbidiums."

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• Rhymes for cymbidium

• Nearby Words

cygnet
cylinder
cymbal
cymbidium
cymbidium orchid
cynodont
cynoglossum

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from New Latin Cymbidium, from the Greek 'kymbidion' (a small boat), referring to the hollow, boat-like shape of the flower's lip.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cymbidium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cymbidium
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