/ Dictionary / Index P phalaenopsis: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: phal•ae•nop•sis Pronunciation: (fal"u-nop'sis), [key] — pl. -sis. any of various epiphytic orchids of the genus Phalaenopsis, native to tropical Asia, having clusters of showy, variously colored flowers. Also called Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: phalaenopsis (Thesaurus) phakoemulsification phalange Related Content Daily Word Quiz: secular Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language