pogonia

/poʊˈɡoʊniə/ (POH-go-nee-uh)

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of orchids, particularly Pogonia ophioglossoides, the snake mouth orchid, found in North America.

“The field guide identified the unusual flower as a member of the Pogonia genus.”

Synonyms

  • orchid
  • snake mouth orchid

Antonyms

  • carnivorous plant
  • tuberose