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Definition of dendrobium

dendrobium

/dɛnˈdroʊ.bi.əm/
den · dro · bi · um
Plural:dendrobiums
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dendrobium Lexical Profile

dendrobium Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any of a large genus (Dendrobium) of predominantly epiphytic orchids in the family Orchidaceae, native to tropical and subtropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands, widely cultivated for their showy, long-lasting blossoms in shades of purple, pink, white, and yellow.

Example

"The florist arranged white dendrobiums and tropical foliage into an elegant centerpiece for the banquet."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for dendrobium

• Nearby Words

den
denali
dendranthema
dendrobium
dendrohyrax
dengue
deniability

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1799 by Swedish botanist Olof Swartz from Ancient Greek 'dendron' (tree) and 'bios' (life), referring to the epiphytic habit of these orchids growing on tree trunks and branches.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dendrobium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dendrobium
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