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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

  • Slipper Orchid
  • Lady's-slipper
  • Ladies' Slipper
  • Lady Slipper
  • Lady's Slipper

Hypernyms

  • Orchid
  • Orchidaceous Plant

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
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