Logo
dictionary thesaurus

odontoglossum

noun
odon·​to·​glos·​sum | \ ō-ˌdän-tə-ˈglä-səm How to pronounce odontoglossum (audio) \

Definition of odontoglossum

: any of a genus (Odontoglossum) of widely cultivated tropical American orchids

First Known Use of odontoglossum

1880, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for odontoglossum

New Latin, from Greek odont- + glōssa tongue — more at gloss

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

restive

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!