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dizˌslɪp noun
1.
any orchid of the genus Cypripedium, the flowers of which have a protruding petal somewhat resembling a slipper: all species are reduced in numbers, some greatly.
2.
any of several other related plants having similar flowers, as of the genera Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium.
Also, la·dy-slip·per.
Origin:
1830–40, Americanism
1830–40, Americanism
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| lady's-slipper | |
| —n | |
| moccasin flower See also cypripedium any of various orchids of the Eurasian genus Cypripedium, esp C. calceolus, having reddish or purple flowers | |
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