ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷- noun
or purple-fringed orchis
: either of two orchids of the genus Habenaria with the lip deeply cleft into three lobes and usually fringed and lacerate:
a. : a No. American orchid ( H. psycodes ) with fragrant purplish-fringed flowers
b. : a closely related orchid ( H. fimbriata ) with larger paler flowers