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Definition of: lady-tresses
(lā′dē·tres′iz) noun
A hardy terrestrial orchid (genus Spiranthes) of wide distribution, having slender stems and small flowers in more or less twisted spikes: also spelled ladies-tresses. Also la′dy's-tress′es.
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