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Definition of mormodes
mormodes
/mɔːrˈmoʊdiːz/
mor · mo · des
Plural:mormodes
mormodes Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Any epiphytic orchid of the genus Mormodes (family Orchidaceae), native to tropical Central and South America, known as a goblin orchid and prized for its bizarrely twisted, asymmetrical, and richly colored flowers with a uniquely contorted column and lip.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mormodes. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mormodes