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phalaenopsises

phalaenopsises is the plural of phalaenopsis.

Meaning of phalaenopsis

Noun

phalaenopsis (plural phalaenopsises)

  1. Any of the genus Phalaenopsis of moth orchids.
    • Moth orchids, or phalaenopsis, are indigenous to countries such as the Philippines and Malaysia. Some of the most gothic-looking slipper orchids are found in steamy Sumatra.2019 April 10, Adrian Higgins, “This florist started caring for ailing orchids on the side. He’s now babysitting 13,000.”, in The Washington Post
    Synonyms:
    phal

Questions about phalaenopsises

What is phalaenopsises the plural of?
Phalaenopsises is the plural of phalaenopsis.

Words near phalaenopsises in the dictionary

  1. phalaenopsid
  2. phalaenopsids
  3. phalaenopsine
  4. phalaenopsines
  5. phalaenopsis
  6. phalaenopsises
  7. phalangal
  8. phalange
  9. phalangeal
  10. phalangeals
  11. phalangectomy

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