Phalaenopsis
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 Any of the genus Phalaenopsis of moth orchids.
"Moth orchids, or phalaenopsis, are indigenous to countries such as the Philippines and Malaysia. Some of the most gothic-looking slipper orchids are found in steamy Sumatra."
Example
More examples"Moth orchids, or phalaenopsis, are indigenous to countries such as the Philippines and Malaysia. Some of the most gothic-looking slipper orchids are found in steamy Sumatra."
Etymology
From the genus name.