liparis

n.	1.	(Bot.) an orchid of the genus Liparis having few leaves and usually fairly small yellow-green or dull purple flowers in terminal racemes.
	2.	(Zool.) The type genus of the Liparididae, consisting of certain of the snailfishes.

Noun	1.	liparis - an orchid of the genus Liparis having few leaves and usually fairly small yellow-green or dull purple flowers in terminal racemes
	2.	Liparis - type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes Synonyms: genus Liparis

genus Liparis, orchid, orchidaceous plant