calypso
- noun
- /kəˈlɪpsoʊ/
- UK
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calipso
- The delicate calypso is a favorite among wildflower enthusiasts in North American forests.
Examples
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We spotted a single blooming calypso tucked among the moss in the bog.
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Because of its rarity and beauty, the calypso is protected in some areas.
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I spotted a rare calypso in the forest.
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The calypso flower blooms in early spring.
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The delicate calypso orchid is often found blooming in damp, shaded areas of North American forests.
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During our hike, I was thrilled to see a rare calypso flower growing near the trail.
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Botanists study the calypso for its unique appearance and vulnerability in its natural habitat.
Synonyms
A rare small orchid with one white or pink flower on a red stalk above one leaf
A rare orchid that grows in northern bogs with one pink or white flower above a single leaf
A small orchid called the fairy slipper that grows in cool northern forests
Compounds
- Specialized
A rare orchid that grows in northern bogs with one pink or white flower above a single leaf
Surface Forms
Etymology
Calypso for the small wild orchid comes from the Greek name Calypso, which is linked to the Greek verb kalypto meaning 'to hide' or 'cover'. So the name fits the plant because the flower is often hidden among moss and has a little hood, like something kept secret.
