Associations to the word «Liparis»

Dictionary definition

LIPARIS, noun. An orchid of the genus Liparis having few leaves and usually fairly small yellow-green or dull purple flowers in terminal racemes.
LIPARIS, noun. Type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes.

Wise words

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