CATTLEYA


Meaning of CATTLEYA in English

[ 'katlɪə ]

■ noun a tropical American orchid with brightly coloured showy flowers and thick leaves. [Genus Cattleya .]

Origin

C19: mod. L., named after William Cattley , English patron of botany.

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