Calanthe

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Translingual

Etymology

By surface analysis, Ancient Greek καλός (kalós, “beautiful”) +‎ Ancient Greek ᾰ̓́νθος (ắnthos, “flower”) +‎ Ancient Greek -η (-ē, feminine suffix).

Proper noun

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  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Orchidaceae – some of the Christmas orchids.

Descendants

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