leek orchid en · NOUN
Etymology
From leek + orchid, a partial calque of translingual Prasophyllum n (literally “leek-leaf”). Derived from Ancient Greek πρᾰ́σον n (prắson, “leek”) + translingual -phyllum n (“leaf”).
Meanings
- Any orchid of the genus Prasophyllum.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| leek orchids | Number=Plur | lexicographic |