Meaning of orchis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɔrkəs/

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  1. Noun

    orchis

    Etymology

    modern Latin, based on Greek orkhis, literally ‘testicle’ (with reference to the shape of its tuber)

    Definitions

    1. any of various deciduous terrestrial orchids having fleshy tubers and flowers in erect terminal racemes
  2. 2. one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens

    Examples

    • « she kicked him in the balls and got away »

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