Aerides
noun
Aer·i·des
ˈer-ə-ˌdēz,
ā-ˈer-
: a genus of epiphytic orchids natives of tropical Asia having stiff 2-ranked leaves and white flowers in lateral clusters
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from aer- + English -ides (patronymic suffix)
First Known Use
1814, in the meaning defined above
- preceptorships
- preceptory
- running knot
- running light
- running line
- running mallow
- running mate
- running mates
- running myrtle
- running oak
- running off
- running off with
- running on
- running one's mouth
- running ornament
- running out
- running out of
- running out on
- running over
- running part
- running pine
- running rail
- running rigging
- running riot
- running rope