fen orchis

/fɛn ˌɔrkəs/
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Definitions of fen orchis
  1. noun
    small terrestrial orchid of eastern North America and Europe having two nearly basal leaves and dull yellow-green racemose flowers
    synonyms: Liparis loeselii, fen orchid
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    type of:
    orchid, orchidaceous plant
    any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
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