slipper orchid meaning

UK US /ˈslɪpɚ ˈɔrkəd/ 4 syllables

slipper orchid (noun): any of several chiefly American wildflowers having an inflated pouchlike lip; difficult or impossible to cultivate in the garden.

Definition of slipper orchid

  1. any of several chiefly American wildflowers having an inflated pouchlike lip; difficult or impossible to cultivate in the garden

    Synonyms: lady's slipper, lady's-slipper, lady-slipper, lady slipper, ladies' slipper

    Type of: orchid

    Kinds: moccasin flower, common lady's-slipper, ram's-head, yellow lady's slipper, California lady's slipper, clustered lady's slipper, mountain lady's slipper

How to pronounce slipper orchid

slipper orchid is pronounced /ˈslɪpɚ ˈɔrkəd/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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