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Definition of goodyera
goodyera
/ɡʊdˈjɪr.ə/
good · yer · a
Plural:goodyeras
goodyera Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
13
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
• noun
1
Any terrestrial orchid of the cosmopolitan genus Goodyera (family Orchidaceae), commonly known as rattlesnake plantains or jewel orchids, native to shaded woodlands worldwide and characterized by basal rosettes of variegated, net-veined leaves and slender spikes of small, hooded white or greenish-white flowers.
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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Goodyera. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/goodyera