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Definition of megaclinium
megaclinium
/ˌmɛɡ.əˈklɪn.i.əm/
me · ga · cli · ni · um
Plural:megacliniums
megaclinium Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
• noun
1
An epiphytic African orchid of the family Orchidaceae (formerly classified in the genus Megaclinium and now placed within Bulbophyllum), cultivated for its distinctive flattened, leaf-like floral rachis along which rows of small, intricately spotted, reddish-purple or yellowish blossoms open.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Megaclinium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/megaclinium