Definition of "orchis" []

• Any of numerous orchids of the genus Orchis, having magenta, white, or magenta-spotted flowers. (noun)

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• "The term orchis comes from the Greek, meaning testicle."
• "The handsome, large purple-fringed orchis is also found here."
• "Of all the fragrant blossoms that haunt the woods, I know none so exquisite as that night-scented orchis which is called indifferently, the butterfly or the lily of the valley."