lady's-tresses

[ley-deez-tres-iz]

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

plural

lady's-tresses 

1. any orchid of the genus Spiranthes, having spikes of small flowers.

lady's-tresses

noun

1. (functioning as singular or plural) any of various orchids of the genera Spiranthes or Goodyera , having spikes of small white fragrant flowers

Word History and Origins

Origin of lady's-tresses¹

First recorded in 1540–50