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phalaenopsisOne entry found. 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
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