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nounsmall genus of tropical American epiphytic or lithophytic orchids
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Definition that contains coryanthes
- helmetflower any of several orchids of the genus Coryanthes having racemes of a few musky-scented waxy flowers with a helmet-shaped lip process
- helmet orchid any of several orchids of the genus Coryanthes having racemes of a few musky-scented waxy flowers with a helmet-shaped lip process