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 slipperiness slipperiness /ˈslɪpərɪnəs/

noun

  1. The quality of being a slippery rascal  ( rascality , shiftiness , slipperiness , trickiness )
    the quality of being a slippery rascal
  2. A slippery smoothness  ( slickness , slip , slipperiness , slick )
    a slippery smoothness
     He could feel the slickness of the tiller
    he could feel the slickness of the tiller


 coelogyne coelogyne /siːˈɑlədʒaɪn/

noun

  1. Any of various orchids of the genus Coelogyne with: clusters of fragrant lacy snow-white flowers; salmon-pink solitary flowers; chainlike racemes of topaz and chocolate brown flowers; spikes of delicate white spice-scented flowers; emerald green flowers marked with blue-black  ( coelogyne )
    any of various orchids of the genus Coelogyne with: clusters of fragrant lacy snow-white flowers; salmon-pink solitary flowers; chainlike racemes of topaz and chocolate brown flowers; spikes of delicate white spice-scented flowers; emerald green flowers marked with blue-black
     The coelogyne orchids are known for their snow-white to emerald green flowers and are part of the genus Coelogyne.
    The coelogyne orchids are known for their snow-white to emerald green flowers and are part of the genus Coelogyne.


 ageratum ageratum /əˈdʒɛrətəm/

noun

  1. Any plant of the genus Ageratum having opposite leaves and small heads of blue or white flowers  ( ageratum )
    any plant of the genus Ageratum having opposite leaves and small heads of blue or white flowers
  2. Rhizomatous plant of central and southeastern United States and West Indies having large showy heads of clear blue flowers; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium  ( ageratum , Conoclinium coelestinum , Eupatorium coelestinum , mist-flower , mistflower )
    rhizomatous plant of central and southeastern United States and West Indies having large showy heads of clear blue flowers; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium


 genus Mikania genus Mikania /ˈdʒiːnəs mɪˈkeɪniə/

noun

  1. Large genus of evergreen lianas of tropical America  ( genus Mikania , Mikania )
    large genus of evergreen lianas of tropical America