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fai·ry-slip·per

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. calypso, fairy-slipper, Calypso bulbosanoun

    rare north temperate bog orchid bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above 1 basal leaf

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  1. fairy-slipper

    A fairy-slipper is a type of orchid, scientifically named Calypso bulbosa, found in undisturbed northern and montane forests across much of the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small colourful flower, often described as resembling a fairy's slipper due to its distinctive and delicate shape. Due to its high sensitivity to ecological changes, the fairy-slipper orchid is considered an indicator species and is protected in many regions.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of fairy-slipper in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of fairy-slipper in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

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