fly orchid

/flaɪ ˌɔrkəd/

Other forms: fly orchids

Definitions of fly orchid

1. noun

   any of several dwarf creeping orchids with small bizarre insect-like hairy flowers on slender stalks
   type of:

   orchid, orchidaceous plant

   any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
2. noun

   European orchid whose flowers resemble flies
   synonyms: Ophrys insectifera, Ophrys muscifera

   type of:

   orchid, orchidaceous plant

   any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors