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lady's-tresses

[ ley-deez-tres-iz ]

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)
, plural la·dy's-tress·es.
  1. any orchid of the genus Spiranthes, having spikes of small flowers.

lady's-tresses

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of lady's-tresses1

First recorded in 1540–50

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Example Sentences

He comes with ladys-tresses, pussy willows, and unfurling lily pads.

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