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Noun: genus Encyclia
  1. Large genus of epiphytic and lithophytic orchids of tropical and subtropical Americas and West Indies; formerly included in genus Epidendrum
    - Encyclia

Type of: liliopsid genus, monocot genus

Part of: family Orchidaceae, orchid family, Orchidaceae