Venus's Slipper (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 rare Venus's slipper orchid was discovered in the depths of the tropical rainforest by a team of botanists.
- Venus's slipper is a popular choice among orchid enthusiasts due to its unique and exotic appearance.
- The delicate petals of the Venus's slipper orchid require precise temperature and humidity control to thrive in a greenhouse.
- In the wild, the Venus's slipper can be found growing on the trunks of trees in the humid, shaded forests of Southeast Asia.
- The distinctive shape of the Venus's slipper's modified petal, which forms a pouch-like structure, has captivated orchid collectors for centuries.