cyp.ri.pe.di.um
n.(名词)
Any of various orchids of the genusCypripedium, such as the lady`s slipper.
杓兰属植物:一种杓兰 属的兰花,如杓兰属植物
来源:
New Latin Cypripedium [genus name]
现代拉丁语 Cypripedium [属名]
Late Latin Cypris [Venus] from Greek Kupris [Aphrodite] from Kupros [Cyprus, legendary birthplace of Aphrodite]
后期拉丁语 Cypris [维纳斯] 源自 希腊语 Kupris [佛洛狄特] 源自 库普罗斯 [塞浦路斯,传说中阿佛洛狄忒的出生地]
New Latin -pedium alteration of Greek pedilon [sandal] * see ped-
现代拉丁语 -pedium 希腊语 pedilon的变化 [草鞋,凉鞋] *参见 ped-