genus liparis meaning

Noun: genus Liparis

1. Genus of terrestrial and epiphytic orchids; pantropical to temperate 
2. Type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes
   - Liparis

Type of: fish genus, liliopsid genus, monocot genus

Part of: family Liparidae, family Liparididae, family Orchidaceae, Liparidae, Liparididae, orchid family, Orchidaceae