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Definition of epipactis

epipactis

/ˌɛpɪˈpæktɪs/
ep · i · pac · tis
Plural:epipactises
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epipactis Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any terrestrial orchid of the genus Epipactis (commonly called a helleborine), native primarily to temperate Eurasia and North America, having ribbed leaves and racemes of nodding, two-lipped flowers in shades of green, pink, purple, or brownish-red.

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epigaea
epilobium
epimedium
epipactis
epipharynx
epiphyllum
episcia

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