dendrobium

[ den-droh-bee-uhm ]

noun

1. any of numerous epiphytic orchids of the genus Dendrobium, native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Eastern Hemisphere, having variously colored, often showy flowers.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dendrobium¹

< New Latin (1799), equivalent to Greek dendro- dendro- + New Latin -bium < Greek -bion, neuter of -bios -lived, having such a life, living on (adj. derivative of bíos life; bio- )

Example Sentences

Countless are the species of Dendrobium, many those of Laelia; but in each case no other shows this peculiarity.

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One of the handsomest genera is Dendrobium, containing many species, mostly natives of Southern Asia and the great islands.

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Another noteworthy dendrobium is the D. pierardi, whose prevailing colour is a beautiful rose or pale purple.

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Among them occur species of Dendrobium, Coelogyne, Cleisostoma, etc.

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Dendrobium hybrids are among the most numerous and useful as decorative flowers.

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