Angrecum
noun
An·gre·cum
\aŋˈgrēkəm\
Definition of Angrecum
: a genus of epiphytic orchids found in tropical regions of the Old World with 2-ranked leaves and in several species grotesque showy flowers
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Origin and Etymology of angrecum
New Latin, modification of Malay anggěrek orchid
First Known Use: 1805
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