lady's-tresses

[ ley-deez-tres-iz ]
/ ˈleɪ dizˌtrɛs ɪz /

noun, plural la·dy's-tress·es. (used with a singular or plural verb)

any orchid of the genus Spiranthes, having spikes of small flowers.

Origin of lady's-tresses

First recorded in 1540–50

British Dictionary definitions for lady's-tresses

lady's-tresses

ladies'-tresses


noun

(functioning as singular or plural) any of various orchids of the genera Spiranthes or Goodyera, having spikes of small white fragrant flowers