ODONTOGLOSSUM

odontoglossum

(noun) any of numerous and diverse orchids of the genus Odontoglossum having racemes of few to many showy usually large flowers in many colors

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

odontoglossum (plural odontoglossums)

Any of very many orchids of the genus Odontoglossum.

Source: Wiktionary



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