moccasin flower
noun
the lady's-slipper.
a cypripedium, Cypripedium acaule, of the U.S.
Origin of moccasin flower
An Americanism dating back to 1670–80
Words nearby moccasin flower
mobutu sese seko,
moby,
moby dick,
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moccasin flower,
moccasin telegraph,
moccies,
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mocha stone,
mocha ware
Example sentences from the Web for moccasin flower
Cypripedium acaule, moccasin-flower; ladies'-slipper; Venus's-slipper, 205.
My Studio Neighbors |William Hamilton GibsonThe term "moccasin-flower" is applied more or less indiscriminately to all species.
My Studio Neighbors |William Hamilton GibsonFrom a profusion of wild flowers I especially remark the moccasin-flower or stemless lady's-slipper.
Memories and Anecdotes |Kate Sanborn
British Dictionary definitions for moccasin flower
moccasin flower
noun
any of several North American orchids of the genus Cypripedium with a pink solitary flower
See also lady's-slipper, cypripedium (def. 1)