bai ji en · NOUN
Etymology
From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 白芨 (bái jī).
Meanings
- (uncountable) A Chinese orchid, Bletilla striata, the pseudobulbs of which are used in traditional Chinese medicine, but which is also widely grown for its ornamental flowers and foliage.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| baiji | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (3)
cmn 白及 (Chinese orchid) · pl bletilla (Chinese orchid) · cmn 白芨 (Chinese orchid)