Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ley-deez-slip-er]
- /ˈleɪ dizˌslɪp ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ley-deez-slip-er]
- /ˈleɪ dizˌslɪp ər/
Definitions of lady's-slipper word
- noun lady's-slipper any orchid of the genus Cypripedium, the flowers of which have a protruding petal somewhat resembling a slipper: all species are reduced in numbers, some greatly. 1
- noun lady's-slipper any of several other related plants having similar flowers, as of the genera Paphiopedilum and Phragmipedium. 1
- noun lady's-slipper botany: orchid 1
- noun lady's-slipper any of various orchids of the Eurasian genus Cypripedium, esp C. calceolus, having reddish or purple flowers 0
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Origin of lady's-slipper
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1830-40
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Parts of speech for Lady's-slipper
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lady's-slipper popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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