leek orchid

English

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”).

Noun

leek orchid (plural leek orchids)

  1. Any orchid of the genus Prasophyllum.

See also

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