Main Entry: phal·ae·nop·sis

Pronunciation: \ˌfa-lə-ˈnäp-səs\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural phal·ae·nopsis also phal·ae·nop·ses \-ˌsēz\

Etymology: New Latin, from Greek phalaina moth + -opsis

Date: 1846

: any of a genus (Phalaenopsis) of ornamental epiphytic orchids of southeastern Asia and Australia having fleshy leaves and large showy flowers with broad lateral petals