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Definition of odontoglossum
odontoglossum
/oʊˌdɒntəˈɡlɒsəm/
o · don · to · glos · sum
Plural:odontoglossums
odontoglossum Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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1
Any of various epiphytic orchids of the former genus Odontoglossum (now largely reclassified under Oncidium) within the family Orchidaceae, native to high-altitude cloud forests of Central and South America and cultivated for their long,arching sprays of showy, often ruffled and intricately spotted or barred blossoms with a tooth-like callus on the lip.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Odontoglossum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/odontoglossum