: any of a genus (Odontoglossum) of widely cultivated tropical American orchids
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebFinally, the bride carried a cascading bouquet of gardenias, stephanotis, odontoglossum orchid, lily of the valley, Earl Mountbatten roses, freesia, veronica, ivy, myrtle and tradescantia down the aisle. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2022
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Greek odont- + glōssa tongue — more at gloss