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Definition of sobralia
sobralia
/soʊˈbreɪliə/
so · bra · li · a
Plural:sobralias
sobralia Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
Any orchid of the genus Sobralia, comprising terrestrial and epiphytic species native to Mexico, Central, and South America, characterized by tall, reed-like stems and large, brightly colored flowers that often bloom for only a single day.
Example
"The conservatory horticulturist carefully watered the sobralia, hoping its spectacular but ephemeral purple blooms would open before the weekend tour."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Modern Latin, named in 1794 by Spanish botanists Hipólito Ruiz López and José Antonio Pavón Jiménez to honor the Spanish physician and botanist Dr. Francisco Sobral.
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sobralia. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sobralia