Meaning of the word orchis in English

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orchis

US /ˈɔːr.kɪs/
UK /ˈɔː.kɪs/

Noun

a genus of orchids, typically terrestrial, with tuberous roots and often purple or pink flowers, found mainly in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere

Example:
The rare spotted orchis thrives in this meadow.
Many species of orchis are protected due to habitat loss.