orchis — [ôr′kis] n. [ModL < L, orchid < Gr, orchid, lit., testicle (< IE base * orĝhi > Lith aržùs, lustful): from the shape of the roots] an orchid; specif., any of a genus (Orchis) with small purplish or white flowers growing in spikes … English World dictionary
orchis — SYN: testis. [G. testis, an orchid] * * * Or·chis (orґkis) [Gr. orchis testicle, so called because the roots or rhizomes of certain species resemble testicles] a genus of orchids, flowering plants of the family Orchidaceae; some species are… … Medical dictionary
The Finches — Infobox musical artist Name = The Finches Img capt = Img size = Landscape = Background = group or band Alias = Origin = flagicon|USA San Francisco, California, U.S. Genre = Folk pop Years active = Label = Ulrike Dulc I Tone Associated acts = URL … Wikipedia
Orchis militaris — Poir. is a synonym of Orchis italica. Military Orchid Military Orchid Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
orchis — /awr kis/, n. 1. any orchid. 2. any of various terrestrial orchids, esp. of the genus Orchis, of temperate regions, having spikelike flowers. 3. See fringed orchis. [1555 65; < L < Gk órchis testicle, plant with roots like testicles] * * * ▪… … Universalium
The Lair — Infobox Television show name = The Lair caption = Title card format = Horror LGBT camera = picture format = audio format = runtime = 27 minutes creator = Fred Olen Ray developer = producer = executive producer = starring = Peter Stickles David… … Wikipedia
Taxonomy of the Orchidaceae — The taxonomy of the orchid family has evolved slowly during the last 150 years, starting with Carolus Linnaeus who in 1753 recognized eight genera. De Jussieu recognized the Orchidaceae as a separate family in 1789. Olof Swartz recognized 25… … Wikipedia
Musk orchis — Musk Musk (m[u^]sk), n. [F. musc, L. muscus, Per. musk, fr. Skr. mushka testicle, orig., a little mouse. See {Mouse}, and cd. {Abelmosk}, {Muscadel}, {Muscovy duck}, {Nutmeg}.] 1. A substance of a reddish brown color, and when fresh of the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
List of instrumental bands — #*The 440 Alliance *5ive *65daysofstaticA*The Advantage *The Album Leaf *Davie Allan the Arrows *ApocalypticaB*The Bakerton Group *Because of Ghosts *The Bel Airs *Billy Mahonie *The Black Mages *Boards of Canada *Bohren der Club of Gore *Bozzio… … Wikipedia
Instrumental rock — is a type of rock music which emphasizes musical instruments, and which features no or very little singing.Examples of instrumental rock can be found in practically every subgenre of rock, often from musicians who specialize in the style, like… … Wikipedia
