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Definition of odontoglossum

odontoglossum

/oʊˌdɒntəˈɡlɒsəm/
o · don · to · glos · sum
Plural:odontoglossums
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odontoglossum Lexical Profile

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• noun

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Any orchid of the genus Odontoglossum, native to the higher elevations of the Andes mountains in South America, cultivated for their cool-growing habits and striking, intricately patterned flowers.

Example

"The botanical garden's greenhouse featured a stunning display of odontoglossums thriving in a meticulously controlled, cool mist environment."

• Rhymes for odontoglossum

• Nearby Words

odesa
odessa barb
odometer
odontoglossum
oenophilic
oenothera
oenpelli python

Word Origin & Etymology

From New Latin Odontoglossum, coined in 1816 by botanist Carl Sigismund Kunth from Ancient Greek 'odous' (tooth) and 'glōssa' (tongue), referring to the tooth-like calluses on the lip (labellum) of the orchid's flower.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Odontoglossum. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/odontoglossum
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