ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a tropical American orchid ( Peristeria elata ) having a tall scape with numerous fragrant white flowers and a column in the center of the flower suggesting a dove
2. : the blossom of the doveflower
ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a tropical American orchid ( Peristeria elata ) having a tall scape with numerous fragrant white flowers and a column in the center of the flower suggesting a dove
2. : the blossom of the doveflower
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012