東とう洋よう蘭らん

noun

Oriental orchid; orchid of Oriental origin

Refers to orchids native to East Asia, especially Cymbidium and other traditional species, often contrasted with Western orchids (洋ラン).

See also: 洋蘭

• 東とう洋よう蘭らんは、洋ようランに比くらべて香かおりが良よいものが多おおい。

  Many Oriental orchids have a better fragrance compared to Western orchids.

• 祖そ父ふは庭にわで東とう洋よう蘭らんを育そだてている。

  My grandfather grows Oriental orchids in his garden.