twayblade

noun

tway·​blade ˈtwā-ˌblād How to pronounce twayblade (audio)
: any of various orchids (genera Listera and Liparis) often having two leaves

Word History

Etymology

English dialect tway two

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of twayblade was in 1578

Dictionary Entries Near twayblade

Cite this Entry

“Twayblade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twayblade. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

More from Merriam-Webster on twayblade

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!