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Definition of cypripedium

cypripedium

/ˌsɪp.rɪˈpiː.di.əm/
cyp · ri · pe · di · um
Plural:cypripediums
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cypripedium Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any terrestrial orchid belonging to the genus Cypripedium, native to temperate and subtropical regions of the Northern Hemisphere, known for having a prominent pouch-shaped lip resembling a slipper.

Example

"The botanist carefully documented a rare yellow cypripedium growing in the damp woodland understory."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined by Carl Linnaeus in 1753 from Greek 'Kupris' (a name for Aphrodite/Venus) and 'pedilon' (sandal or shoe), literally translating to 'Venus's shoe' in reference to the flower's distinctive pouch.

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Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cypripedium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cypripedium
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