moccasin flower
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noun
the lady's-slipper.
a cypripedium, Cypripedium acaule, of the U.S.
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Origin of moccasin flower
An Americanism dating back to 1670–80
Words nearby moccasin flower
moby, Moby Dick, moc, Moçambique, moccasin, moccasin flower, moccasin telegraph, moccies, mocha, mocha stone, Mocha ware
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British Dictionary definitions for moccasin flower
moccasin flower
noun
any of several North American orchids of the genus Cypripedium with a pink solitary flowerSee also lady's-slipper, cypripedium (def. 1)
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