ladies' tresses
Any of several species of the orchidaceous genus Spiranthes, in which the white…Any of several species of the orchidaceous genus Spiranthes, in which the white flowers are set in spirals around a slender axis and remotely resemble braided hair.
Meaning
1 senses(plural, plural only)Any of several species of the orchidaceous genus Spiranthes, in which the white flowers are set in spirals around a slender axis and remotely resemble braided hair.
an orchid of the genus Spiranthes having slender often twisted spikes of white flowers
Forms
plural: ladies' tresseses| Singular | ladies' tresses |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- an orchid of the genus Spiranthes having slender often twisted spikes of white flowers:lady's tresses
See also
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