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la·dy's-slip·per

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  1. lady's slipper, lady's-slipper, lady-slipper, lady slipper, ladies' slipper, slipper orchidnoun

    any of several chiefly American wildflowers having an inflated pouchlike lip; difficult or impossible to cultivate in the garden

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  1. lady's-slipper

    Lady's-slipper is a term used to refer to various types of orchids within the family Orchidaceae, particularly in the genera Cypripedium, Paphiopedilum, and Phragmipedium. The name originated from the unique shape of the flowers, which resemble the shape of a slipper or shoe. Each flower possesses a pouch-like petal which gives it this distinct appearance. The plants are perennial and mostly found in temperate and tropical regions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of lady's-slipper in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of lady's-slipper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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