English Explanatory Dictionary

dove plant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An American orchid (Peristeria elata) that produces numerous globose white fragrant flowers. The centre of the flower resembles a dove.
  2. Any plant of the genus Aquilegia, so called because the flower resembles a ring of five doves.
  3. A tropical or subtropical flowering shrub, Melochia tomentosa.

Word forms

dove plant dove plants

Synonyms

dove orchid
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