Corybas

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Etymology

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Proper noun

Corybas m

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Orchidaceae – helmet orchids, of southeastern Asia, Autralasia, and Pacific islands.
  2. synonym of Amphilectus (sponge genus)

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English

Etymology

Ancient Greek Κορύβας (Korúbas)

Proper noun

Corybas

  1. (Greek mythology) The son of Iasion and the goddess Cybele, who gave his name to the Korybants.