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Meaning of phalaenopsis | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

Any of the genus Phalaenopsis of moth orchids.

Examples

“Moth orchids, or phalaenopsis, are indigenous to countries such as the Philippines and Malaysia. Some of the most gothic-looking slipper orchids are found in steamy Sumatra.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

phalange phalangeal phalangectomy Phalanger phalangerid phalangeriform

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