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What is an orchis?

What is an orchis? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. Any plant of the genus Orchis; an orchid
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Partial detachment of the stamens from the styles occurs frequently in semi-double flowers of orchis.
From the Greek opisthen and orchis, Opisthorchis is a genus of trematode flatworms whose testes are located in the posterior end of the body.
The first to bloom in the spring is the showy orchis, though it is far less showy than several others.
These are so modest, one would hardly suspect they belonged to the showy orchis family.
It would be a shame to visit Reunion Island without getting carried away by the tasty and attractive scent of vanilla, this unique edible orchis that gives an irreplaceable taste to many dishes.
From mid-April into early May, jack-in-the-pulpit, showy orchis, and expanses of phacelia are among the most breathtaking bloomers.

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