(n)small terrestrial orchid of eastern North America and Europe having two nearly basal leaves and dull yellow-green racemose flowers, Syn.Liparis loeselii, fen orchis
n. (Bot.) an orchid of the genus Liparis having few leaves and usually fairly small yellow-green or dull purple flowers in terminal racemes. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
2. (Zool.) The type genus of the Liparididae, consisting of certain of the snailfishes. Syn. -- genus Liparis. [ WordNet 1.5 ]