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Definition of miltonia

miltonia

/mɪlˈtoʊniə/
mil · to · ni · a
Plural:miltonias
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miltonia Lexical Profile

miltonia Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Any orchid of the genus Miltonia, native to Brazil, noted for producing large, flat, vibrant flowers that closely resemble pansies and are highly valued in horticulture.

Example

"The botanical garden featured an impressive display of miltonias in full bloom, their vibrant, flat petals drawing the attention of many orchid enthusiasts."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in the mid-19th century by English botanist John Lindley in honor of Charles Wentworth-Fitzwilliam, Viscount Milton, an English aristocrat and avid patron of horticulture.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Miltonia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/miltonia
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