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fringed orchis

noun

any of several American orchids of the genus Habenaria, having a cut, fringed lip.

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Also called fringed orchid.

Words nearby fringed orchis

Friml, fringe, fringe area, fringe benefit, fringed gentian, fringed orchis, fringed polygala, fringehead, fringe-toed lizard, fringe tree, fringillid
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British Dictionary definitions for fringed orchis

fringed orchis

noun

any orchid of the genus Habenaria, having yellow, white, purple, or greenish flowers with fringed petalsSee also purple-fringed orchid
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