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Definition of laelia

laelia

/ˈliː.li.ə/
lae · li · a
Plural:laelias
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laelia Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A plant or flower of the genus Laelia, which consists of epiphytic or lithophytic orchids native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, noted for their showy, brightly colored blooms.

Example

"The botanical garden featured a stunning greenhouse exhibit dedicated entirely to laelias and their complex hybrids."

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• Rhymes for laelia

• Nearby Words

lady's slipper
ladybug
ladyfish
laelia
lafayette
lagerstroemia
lagoon

Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1831 by English botanist John Lindley, likely after Laelia, one of the Vestal Virgins in Roman mythology, or derived from the Roman family name Laelius.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Laelia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/laelia
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