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moth orchid

Definitions of moth orchid
  1. noun
    any of various orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis having often drooping glossy broad obovate or oval leaves usually dark green flushed purple or mottled grey and silver
    synonyms: moth plant
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    types:
    Phalaenopsis amabilis, butterfly plant
    orchid having large elliptic to obovate fleshy leaves and fragrant pink-and-white flowers dotted with red
    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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