slipper orchid
slipper orchid noun: any orchid of the subfamily Cypripedioideae; a lady's slipper.
Noun
slipper orchid (plural slipper orchids)
- Any orchid of the subfamily Cypripedioideae; a lady's slipper.
- Some of the most gothic-looking slipper orchids are found in steamy Sumatra. In the 19th century, when these exotic beauties became known, nurseries and other patrons funded expeditions to bring them into the trade, where breeders got to work creating new varieties.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
Forms of slipper orchid
| plural | slipper orchids |
|---|---|
| alternative form | slipper-orchid |
Questions about slipper orchid
- What does slipper orchid mean?
- Slipper orchid means any orchid of the subfamily Cypripedioideae; a lady's slipper.
- What part of speech is slipper orchid?
- Slipper orchid is a noun.
- What is the plural of slipper orchid?
- The plural of slipper orchid is slipper orchids.
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