Meanings
nounphalaenopsis (plural phalaenopsises)
plural phalaenopsises
- biologyAny 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 PostSynonyms: phal
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny of the genus Phalaenopsis of moth orchids.
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From the genus name.
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