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Noun: genus Maxillaria
  1. Large genus of tropical American epiphytic orchids with persistent leathery leaves and single-flowered scapes

Type of: liliopsid genus, monocot genus

Part of: family Orchidaceae, orchid family, Orchidaceae

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