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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An American orchid (Aplectrum hyemale) whose slender rootstock produces a solid corm filled with glutinous matter. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   North American orchid bearing a single leaf and yellowish-brown flowers wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

adam and eveadam and eveadam-and-eveaplectrum hyemale

Etymology

From putty + root. First use appears c. 1822 in the writings of the botanist Amos Eaton.

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