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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.


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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 ²úí´Ç²õ life; bio- )
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She is dropping off two bloomed-out dendrobiums and a cattleya and picking up a perky slipper orchid.

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His dendrobiums, oncidiums, cattleyas and other orchids inhabit the window sills in his bathroom, kitchen and living room.

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In China the dried stems of dendrobium orchids make shi-hu, which is believed to help with fevers, dry mouth, and other ailments.

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The most ubiquitous lei — made of purple dendrobium orchids — is stocked by florists, the Los Angeles Flower Market and even Southland supermarkets.

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And dendrobiums and other orchids fasten on the branches.

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