spider orchid

/ˌspaɪdər ˌɔrkəd/

Other forms: spider orchids

Definitions of spider orchid

1. noun

   any of several European orchids of the genus Ophrys
   types:

   Ophrys sphegodes, early spider orchid

   spring-blooming spider orchid having a flower with yellow or green or pink sepals and a broad brown velvety lip

   type of:

   orchid, orchidaceous plant

   any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
2. noun

   Central American orchid having spiderlike flowers with prominent green warts
   synonyms: Brassia verrucosa

   type of:

   orchid, orchidaceous plant

   any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
3. noun

   South American orchid with spiderlike pale-yellow to pale-green flowers
   synonyms: Brassia lawrenceana

   type of:

   orchid, orchidaceous plant

   any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors