phalaenopsis

See also: Phalaenopsis

English

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

phalaenopsis (plural phalaenopsises)

1. (botany) Any of the genus Phalaenopsis of moth orchids.
   • 2019 April 10, Adrian Higgins, “This florist started caring for ailing orchids on the side. He’s now babysitting 13,000.”, in The Washington Post‎^[1]:

     Moth orchids, or phalaenopsis, are indigenous to countries such as the Philippines and Malaysia. Some of the most gothic-looking slipper orchids are found in steamy Sumatra.

Synonyms

• phal (informal)