moth orchid — any orchid of the genus Phalaenopsis, having thick, leathery leaves and loose clusters of flowers, usually white or tinged with rose or purple. [1875 80] * * * ▪ plant any plant of the genus Phalaenopsis, family Orchidaceae, consisting of… … Universalium
moth orchid — /ˈmɒθ ɔkəd/ (say moth awkuhd) noun any of various orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis, resembling moths or butterflies in shape, being primarily evergreen epiphytic plants growing on tree trunks and leaves …
moth plant — noun any of various orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis having often drooping glossy broad obovate or oval leaves usually dark green flushed purple or mottled grey and silver • Syn: ↑moth orchid • Hypernyms: ↑orchid, ↑orchidaceous plant • Hyponyms … Useful english dictionary
orchid — /awr kid/, n. 1. any terrestrial or epiphytic plant of the family Orchidaceae, of temperate and tropical regions, having usually showy flowers. Cf. orchid family. 2. the flower of any of these plants. 3. a bluish to reddish purple. [1835 45; < NL … Universalium
hawk moth — any of numerous moths of the family Sphingidae, noted for their very swift flight and ability to hover while sipping nectar from flowers. Also called sphingid, sphinx moth, hummingbird moth. [1775 85] * * * or sphinx moth Any moth of the… … Universalium
Pyramidal orchid — Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked) … Wikipedia
Mullein Moth — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum … Wikipedia
Phalaenopsis — noun genus of ornamental epiphytic orchids of Asia and Australia • Syn: ↑genus Phalaenopsis • Hypernyms: ↑monocot genus, ↑liliopsid genus • Member Holonyms: ↑Orchidaceae, ↑family Orchidaceae, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
orchidaceous plant — noun any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors • Syn: ↑orchid • Hypernyms: ↑flower • Hyponyms: ↑orchis, ↑aerides, ↑angrecum, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
butterfly plant — noun 1. orchid having large elliptic to obovate fleshy leaves and fragrant pink and white flowers dotted with red • Syn: ↑Phalaenopsis amabilis • Hypernyms: ↑moth orchid, ↑moth plant • Member Holonyms: ↑Phalaenopsis, ↑ge … Useful english dictionary
