tongueflower

Definitions of tongueflower
  1. noun
    orchid having blue to purple flowers with tongue-shaped or strap-shaped protuberances (calli) at the lip base
    synonyms: tongue-flower
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    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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