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Venus's Shoe (Noun)

Meaning

Any of various orchids of the genus Paphiopedilum having slender flower stalks bearing 1 to several waxy flowers with pouchlike lips.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The botanist spent years studying the rare species of Venus's shoe, a type of orchid found only in the remote jungles of Southeast Asia.
  • In the greenhouse, a delicate Venus's shoe was carefully tended by the gardener, its waxy white petals and golden pouchlike lip a striking sight.
  • The genus Paphiopedilum includes many varieties of Venus's shoe, some of which are prized by collectors for their unusual beauty.
  • A single Venus's shoe flower can bloom for several months, its sculptural shape and delicate scent captivating visitors to the botanical garden.
  • Cultivating a Venus's shoe orchid requires patience and skill, as the plant demands exacting conditions and careful handling to thrive.

Synonyms

  • Venus's Slipper
  • Venus' Slipper

Hypernyms

  • Orchid
  • Orchidaceous Plant
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