grex name en · NOUN
Etymology
See Latin grex
Meanings
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A common name for the collective ('herd') of hybrids stemming from a given set of two (or more) commonly paired parent species
Grex names are mainly used for orchids and bromeliads, which hybridize easily and are eagerly cultivated
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| grex names | Number=Plur | lexicographic |