Goodyera

noun

Good·​yera

ˈgu̇dyərə,

gu̇dˈyirə,

ˈgu̇jə-,

gu̇ˈji-

: a genus of small orchids of the northern hemisphere with creeping rhizomes, stalked ovate leaves, and small flowers in a twisted raceme see rattlesnake plantain

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, after John Goodyer †1664 English botanist

First Known Use

1813, in the meaning defined above

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