moth orchid

moth orchid

n. See phalaenopsis.

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moth orchid - any of various orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis having often drooping glossy broad obovate or oval leaves usually dark green flushed purple or mottled grey and silvermoth plantorchid, orchidaceous plant - any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colorsgenus Phalaenopsis, Phalaenopsis - genus of ornamental epiphytic orchids of Asia and Australiabutterfly plant, Phalaenopsis amabilis - orchid having large elliptic to obovate fleshy leaves and fragrant pink-and-white flowers dotted with red