noun
- a tropical or subtropical orchid with long, narrow leaves and clusters of showy flowers in various colors, widely cultivated as an ornamental houseplant
Usage: often used in the plural when referring to multiple plants or flowers; commonly abbreviated as 'cymb.' in horticultural contexts
Examples
- She placed a potted cymbidium on the windowsill to brighten the room.
- The cymbidiums in the greenhouse bloomed in shades of pink and white.
- Cymbidiums are popular gifts because they flower for several weeks.
- The florist arranged cymbidiums with ferns in the wedding bouquet.
- These cymbidiums require indirect light and cool nighttime temperatures to thrive.