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orchis

/ˈɔː.kɪs/

/ˈɔr.kɪs/

orchisnoun

orchises

/ˈɔː.kɪs/

/ˈɔr.kɪs/

Translations

орхидея

The orchis in the greenhouse bloomed beautifully this year.

Орхидея в теплице в этом году красиво расцвела.

Additional translations

яичко

пальчатокоренник

Definitions

Any plant of the genus Orchis in the orchid family (Orchidaceae), native chiefly to temperate regions and having tuberous roots and spikes of colourful flowers.

The early-purple orchis dotted the meadow with vivid purple blooms.

Synonyms

orchid

wild orchid

orchidaceous plant

flower

flowering plant

orchisproper noun

Definitions

In Greek mythology, the son of a satyr and a nymph who was transformed into the first orchid after his death.

Legend says that Orchis was torn apart by wild beasts before being changed into the flower that bears his name.