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Princeton's WordNet
Malaxis, genus Malaxisnoun
large genus of largely terrestrial orchids with one or a few plicate leaves and slender spikes or tiny mostly green flowers; cosmopolitan
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Malaxis
Malaxis, commonly called adder's mouth, is a genus of terrestrial and semiepiphytic orchids. The generic name signifies "smooth" and alludes to the tender texture of the leaves. There are approximately 182 species, found mostly in tropics but with some species in temperate regions. Species
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malaxis
Malaxis is a genus of orchids, consisting of approximately 300 species. They are widespread across many regions including Asia, the Americas, Africa, and various islands. The name "malaxis" is derived from the Greek word "malakos" which means "soft" or "tender", referring to the texture of the flowers or leaves of these plants.
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Malaxis
Malaxis, commonly Adder's Mouth, is a genus of terrestrial and semiepiphytic orchids. The generic name signifies "smooth" and alludes to the tender texture of the lamina. There are approximately 182 species.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of malaxis in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of malaxis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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