achilary

adjective

achi·​la·​ry

(ˈ)ā-¦kī-lə-rē,

ə-ˈkī-

: having the labellum or lip of the flower undeveloped or lacking as in some orchids

Word History

Etymology

a- entry 2 + chil- + -ary

First Known Use

circa 1902, in the meaning defined above

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