ram's-head

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noun (1)

variants or less commonly ram's-head lady's slipper

plural ram's-heads

: an orchid (Cypripedium arietinum) of northern North America having a brownish green flower with a red-and-white veiny lip suggestive of a ram's head

ram's head

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noun (2)

: a carved or sculptured decoration found in Greek and Roman art and revived as a decorative motive especially in 18th century furniture

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