ORCHIS


Meaning of ORCHIS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈɔ:kɪs ]

n. 1 any orchid of the genus Orchis, with a tuberous root and an erect fleshy stem having a spike of usu. purple or red flowers. 2 any of various wild orchids. [L f. Gk orkhis, orig. = testicle (with ref. to the shape of its tuber)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.