orchis

(ôr′kis)

noun

an orchid; specif., any of a genus (Orchis) with small purplish or white flowers growing in spikes

Origin: ModL < L, orchid < Gr, orchid, lit., testicle (< IE base *orĝhi- > Lith aržùs, lustful): from the shape of the roots

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noun

Any of numerous orchids of the genus Orchis, having magenta, white, or magenta-spotted flowers.

Origin:

Origin: Latin, orchid; see orchid

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