any of a large genus (Calceolaria) of South American plants of the figwort family, bearing colorful, slipper-shaped flowers
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(kălˌsē-ə-lârˈē-ə)
noun
Any of various plants of the genus Calceolaria native from Mexico to South America and widely cultivated for their showy, speckled, slipper-shaped flowers. Also called slipper flower, slipperwort.