Definition of Ophrys in English:

Ophrys

noun ˈɒfrɪs

Botany

Originally: a Linnaean genus of spurless orchids that comprised a variety of species that are now mostly placed in other genera, as the twayblades (Listera) and lady's tresses (Spiranthes). Later: specifically a genus comprising numerous, chiefly Mediterranean, orchids that typically have insect-like flowers with a thick, velvety, strikingly marked labellum; (also ophrys) an orchid of this genus.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in New & Complete Dictionary Arts & Science. From scientific Latin Ophrys, genus name (Linnaeus Species Plantarum II. 948, after earlier use by Linnaeus in Genera Plantarum) from classical Latin ophrȳs a bifoliate plant of uncertain identity, sometimes identified as the twayblade from ancient Greek ὀϕρύς eyebrow, ultimately from the same Indo-European base as brow.

Definition of Ophrys in US English:

Ophrys

nounˈɒfrɪs

Botany

Originally: a Linnaean genus of spurless orchids that comprised a variety of species that are now mostly placed in other genera, as the twayblades (Listera) and lady's tresses (Spiranthes). Later: specifically a genus comprising numerous, chiefly Mediterranean, orchids that typically have insect-like flowers with a thick, velvety, strikingly marked labellum; (also ophrys) an orchid of this genus.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in New & Complete Dictionary Arts & Science. From scientific Latin Ophrys, genus name (Linnaeus Species Plantarum II. 948, after earlier use by Linnaeus in Genera Plantarum) from classical Latin ophrȳs a bifoliate plant of uncertain identity, sometimes identified as the twayblade from ancient Greek ὀϕρύς eyebrow, ultimately from the same Indo-European base as brow.

单词	Ophrys
释义	Definition of Ophrys in English: Ophrys noun ˈɒfrɪs Botany Originally: a Linnaean genus of spurless orchids that comprised a variety of species that are now mostly placed in other genera, as the twayblades (Listera) and lady's tresses (Spiranthes). Later: specifically a genus comprising numerous, chiefly Mediterranean, orchids that typically have insect-like flowers with a thick, velvety, strikingly marked labellum; (also ophrys) an orchid of this genus. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in New & Complete Dictionary Arts & Science. From scientific Latin Ophrys, genus name (Linnaeus Species Plantarum II. 948, after earlier use by Linnaeus in Genera Plantarum) from classical Latin ophrȳs a bifoliate plant of uncertain identity, sometimes identified as the twayblade from ancient Greek ὀϕρύς eyebrow, ultimately from the same Indo-European base as brow. Definition of Ophrys in US English: Ophrys nounˈɒfrɪs Botany Originally: a Linnaean genus of spurless orchids that comprised a variety of species that are now mostly placed in other genera, as the twayblades (Listera) and lady's tresses (Spiranthes). Later: specifically a genus comprising numerous, chiefly Mediterranean, orchids that typically have insect-like flowers with a thick, velvety, strikingly marked labellum; (also ophrys) an orchid of this genus. Origin Mid 18th century; earliest use found in New & Complete Dictionary Arts & Science. From scientific Latin Ophrys, genus name (Linnaeus Species Plantarum II. 948, after earlier use by Linnaeus in Genera Plantarum) from classical Latin ophrȳs a bifoliate plant of uncertain identity, sometimes identified as the twayblade from ancient Greek ὀϕρύς eyebrow, ultimately from the same Indo-European base as brow.
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