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Epithet: neochilus
Meaning: New lips
Derivation: Compound of two words, the prefix "neo-," meaning "new," and the Greek noun "cheĆ­los," meaning "lip."
Pronunciation: nee-oh-KY-lus

Whereas the generic name must be unique, there are often two or more genera with the same specific epithet. The same epithet can also be used within a species for subspecies, varieties, and forms.

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