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American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
- n. Botany A hollow containing the anther in the upper part of the column of an orchid flower.
Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
- n. In botany, a cavity at the apex of the column in orchids, in which the anthers rest. Sometimes called androclinium.
Etymologies
- New Latin clīnandrium : Greek klīnē, couch (from klīnein, to recline; see klei- in Indo-European roots) + New Latin -andrium, stamen (from Greek anēr, andr-, man; see -andry). (American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition)
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orchid addjectives and dayscriptors
a compilation of descriptive names for orchids. few forms of life have so many guises
puttyroot, helmetflower, cattleya, twayblade, vanda, ram's-head, tangle orchid, fairy-slipper, moccasin flower, greenhood, cullion, lady's tresses and 43 more...
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