rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf
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fairy-slipper::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | calypso, calypso bulbosa |
| Type of | orchid, orchidaceous plant |
Examples of fairy-slipper
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What's Cinderella without her fairy godmother, pumpkin coach, enchanted mice, midnight curfew and glass slipper?
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The Brothers Grimm's fairy tale in the 19th century was indeed grim and involved the evil stepsisters trying to trick the prince by cutting off parts of their feet to fit into the slipper.
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Reminiscent of the fairy-tale search for the wearer of the glass slipper, the public was invited to write an essay nominating someone who best exemplified the Olympic spirit.
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