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Definition of habenaria

habenaria

/ˌhæb.əˈnɛər.i.ə/
ha · be · nar · i · a
Plural:habenarias
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habenaria Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any terrestrial orchid of the large genus Habenaria (family Orchidaceae), widely distributed across tropical and subtropical regions worldwide and characterized by upright spikes of delicate, often fragrant green, white, or yellow blossoms with long, slender spurs and strap-like or fringed lip petals.

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• Nearby Words

gyro
gyroscope
habanero
habenaria
habu
hackberry
hacksaw

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Habenaria. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/habenaria
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