Peramium

noun

Pe·​ra·​mi·​um

pəˈrāmēəm

in some classifications

: a small genus of North American orchids comprising a few rattlesnake plantains more commonly included in Goodyera

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin pera bag, pouch (from Greek pēra) + New Latin -amium (origin unknown)

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