name, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An orchid of the genus Gongora.

   "The gongoras seem to thrive best in mesh plastic pots."

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A surname.

Synonyms

All synonyms

luis de gongora y argote

Example

More examples

"The gongoras seem to thrive best in mesh plastic pots."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From the genus name; after Antonio Caballero y Góngora.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from Spanish Góngora, itself of Basque origin.

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