moccasin flower

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

mobutu sese seko, moby, moby dick, moc, moccasin, moccasin flower, moccasin telegraph, moccies, mocha, mocha stone, mocha ware
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Example sentences from the Web for moccasin flower

  • Cypripedium acaule, moccasin-flower; ladies'-slipper; Venus's-slipper, 205.

    My Studio Neighbors|William Hamilton Gibson

  • The term "moccasin-flower" is applied more or less indiscriminately to all species.

    My Studio Neighbors|William Hamilton Gibson

  • From a profusion of wild flowers I especially remark the moccasin-flower or stemless lady's-slipper.

    Memories and Anecdotes|Kate Sanborn

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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