布袋蘭
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Japanese
| Kanji in this term | ||
|---|---|---|
| 布 | 袋 | 蘭 |
| ほ Grade: 5 |
てい Grade: S |
らん Jinmeiyō |
| kan'on | irregular | on'yomi |
Etymology
Literally, “Hotei orchid”, 布袋 (Hotei, “the god of abundance and wealth”) + 蘭 (ran, “orchid”)
Pronunciation
Noun
- Calypso bulbosa var. speciosa, a species of calypso orchid
- Synonym: 釣舟蘭 (tsurifune-ran)
Usage notes
As with many terms that name organisms, this term is often spelled in katakana, especially in biological contexts (where katakana is customary).
Derived terms
- 姫布袋蘭 (himehoteiran)