Lady-slipper (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several chiefly American wildflowers having an inflated pouchlike lip; difficult or impossible to cultivate in the garden.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lady-slipper orchid is a rare and exotic flower that is highly prized by collectors.
- In the forest, we stumbled upon a hidden clearing filled with delicate lady-slippers swaying gently in the breeze.
- The lady-slipper's unique shape and coloration make it a standout among other wildflowers.
- Lady-slippers are notoriously difficult to cultivate in a garden setting, making them a true challenge for even the most experienced horticulturists.
- The park ranger warned us to be careful not to trample the lady-slippers that grew in abundance along the hiking trail.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Nerveroot
- Common Lady's-slipper
- Ram's-head Lady's Slipper
- Yellow Lady's Slipper
- Cypripedium Californicum
- Cypripedium Montanum
- Showy Lady's-slipper
- Moccasin Flower
- Cypripedium Fasciculatum
- Cypripedium Reginae
- California Lady's Slipper
- Clustered Lady's Slipper
- Yellow Lady-slipper
- Cypripedium Parviflorum
- Cypripedium Album
- Ram's-head
- Mountain Lady's Slipper