Definition of phalaenopsis
phalaenopsis
alsophalaenopses
play \ˌfa-lə-ˈnäp-ˌsēz\: 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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Origin and Etymology of phalaenopsis
New Latin, from Greek phalaina moth + -opsis
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