Aerides

noun

Aer·​i·​des

ˈer-ə-ˌdēz,

ā-ˈer-

: a genus of epiphytic orchids natives of tropical Asia having stiff 2-ranked leaves and white flowers in lateral clusters

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from aer- + English -ides (patronymic suffix)

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined above

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