arethusa

/ˌɛrəˈθuzə/
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Definitions of arethusa
  1. noun
    any of several bog orchids of the genus Arethusa having 1 or 2 showy flowers
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    types:
    Arethusa bulbosa, bog rose, dragon's mouth, wild pink
    a bog orchid with usually a solitary fragrant magenta pink blossom with a wide gaping corolla; Canada
    type of:
    orchid, orchidaceous plant
    any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
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