noun
Meaning 1
Any of the genus Phalaenopsis of orchids.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: phalaenopsis
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
moth orchid
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noun
Meaning 2
any of various orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis having often drooping glossy broad obovate or oval leaves usually dark green flushed purple or mottled grey and silver
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: moth plant
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: orchid, orchidaceous plant
Narrower terms: butterfly plant, Phalaenopsis amabilis
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