单词 | military orchid |
释义 | > as lemmasmilitary orchid military orchid n. a European orchid, Orchis militaris, with pinkish-grey, helmet-shaped flowers. ΚΠ 1882 Knowledge 1 588/2 The military orchid (O. militaris), with a handsome spike of purple-red flowers, and a long, two-cleft centre lobe to the lip. 1934 M. J. Godfery Monogr. & Iconogr. Native Brit. Orchidaceæ 168 Orchis militaris L. Soldier Orchid, Military Orchid. 1969 J. E. Lousley Wild Flowers of Chalk & Limestone (ed. 2) vii. 91 It is the resemblance of the hood to an ancient helmet which has led to the plant being called the Soldier or Military Orchid. 2016 J. Lowen Summer Brit. Wildlife 50 Within two years of World War II ending, the military orchid was rediscovered. < as lemmas |
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