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aerides
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aeridesnoun
any orchid of the genus Aerides
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aerides
Aerides is a genus of orchids, comprising approximately 28 species native to Asia. This genus is typically epiphytic, meaning they grow on the surface of trees or other plants. The name "Aerides" stems from the Greek 'aer', which means 'air', referring to their air-dwelling growth habit. These orchids are well-known for their fragrant, waxy flowers that come in varying shades of pink, white and yellow.
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Aerides
Aerides, known commonly as cat's-tail orchids and fox brush orchids, is a genus belonging to the orchid family. It is a group of tropical epiphyte orchids that grow mainly in the warm lowlands of tropical Asia. They are valued in horticulture for their racemes of showy, fragrant, colorful flowers. The name of the genus refers to the epiphytic growth habit of the species, and literally means "air-plant". The type species, Aerides odoratum, was described by João de Loureiro in 1790. This genus is abbreviated Aer in the horticultural trade.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of aerides in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of aerides in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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