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Noun: Venus' slipper
  1. Any of various orchids of the genus Paphiopedilum having slender flower stalks bearing 1 to several waxy flowers with pouchlike lips
    - Venus's slipper, Venus's shoe

Type of: orchid, orchidaceous plant

Part of: genus Paphiopedilum, Paphiopedilum

Encyclopedia: Venus' slipper