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Definition of Calanthe
1. Noun. Any of various showy orchids of the genus Calanthe having white or yellow or rose-colored flowers and broad leaves folded lengthwise.
Definition of Calanthe
1. an orchid [n -S] - See also: orchid
Lexicographical Neighbors of Calanthe
Literary usage of Calanthe
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Orchidaceae: Illustrations and Studies of the Family Orchidaceae by Oakes Ames (1915)
"I originally described this species under calanthe, but the labellum is not ...
It is closely related to calanthe gracilis Lindl., but distinct in the ..."
2. The British Drama: Illustrated by John Dicks (Firm) (1865)
"I must not let calanthe read my purpose. calanthe, The blessing and the bounty
of the gods Be with you, over you, and all around you, Thou gentle girl! ..."
3. Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society by Royal Horticultural Society (Great Britain). (1886)
"calanthe has probably received attention from more operators than any other genus
in the ... The capsule of calanthe usually ripens in three to four months, ..."
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