cymbidium

cym·bid·i·um

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-bid-ee-uh m]
- /sɪmˈbɪd i əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sim-bid-ee-uh m]
- /sɪmˈbɪd i əm/

Definitions of cymbidium word

noun cymbidium a genus, Cymbidium, of subtropical and tropical orchids native to Australia and Asia, having boat-shaped showy flowers 3
noun cymbidium any of a genus (Cymbidium) of tropical Asiatic orchids, producing sprays of moderate-sized flowers in shades of white, pink, cream, yellow, or maroon 3
noun cymbidium any of various orchids of the genus Cymbidium, native to Asia and Australia, having long clusters of numerous showy, variously colored flowers. 1
noun cymbidium A tropical orchid with long, narrow leaves and arching stems bearing several flowers, growing chiefly as an epiphyte from Asia to Australasia and widely cultivated for boutonnières. 1
noun cymbidium (botany) Any plant of the genus Cymbidium. 0

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Origin of cymbidium

First appearance:

before 1799

One of the 43% newest English words

1799; < New Latin < Greek kýmb(ē) (see cymbiform) + -idion -idium

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cymbidium popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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