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acidanthera

(as′ə dan′t̸hər ə)

noun

any of several bulbous African plants (genus Acidanthera) of the iris family, with cream-colored, long-tubed blossoms: they are often grown as potted ornamental plants

Origin: ModL < Gr akis (gen. akidis), a pointed object < IE base *a- (see acid) + ModL anthera, anther

See acidanthera in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

Any of several ornamental African plants of the genus Acidanthera, having fibrous corms, swordlike leaves, and large, fragrant flowers with straight tubes. Also called peacock orchid.

Origin:

Origin: New Latin

Origin: : Greek akis, akid-, needle; see ak- in Indo-European roots

Origin: + New Latin anthera; see anther

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