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butterfly nut

butterfly orchid


Definition: Meaning of, butterfly orchid in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbʌtəflʌɪ ˈɔːkɪd /

  • noun
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butterfly orchid butterfly orchids
  1. any orchid of the genus Psychopsis: spectacular large tiger-striped orchids
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  2. any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants
    SYNONYM
    oncidium, dancing lady orchid, butterfly plant
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  3. mexican epiphytic orchid having pale green or yellow-green flowers with white purple-veined lip
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    butterfly orchis, Epidendrum venosum, Encyclia venosa
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  4. orchid of Florida and the Bahamas having showy brightly coloured flowers; sometimes placed in genus Epidendrum
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    Encyclia tampensis, Epidendrum tampense
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  5. mediterranean orchid having usually purple flowers with a fan-shaped spotted or striped rose-red lip
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    butterfly orchis, Orchis papilionaceae
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butterfly orchid used in phrases

  • greater butterfly orchid (noun)
    1. south European orchid with dark green flowers that are larger and less fragrant than Platanthera bifolia; sometimes placed in genus Habenaria
  • lesser butterfly orchid (noun)
    1. south European orchid having fragrant greenish-white flowers; sometimes placed in genus Habenaria
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