calypso

A rare bog orchid found in north temperate regions, bearing a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above one basal leaf.

• 🇪🇸Orquídea palustre rara de regiones templadas septentrionales, con una sola flor blanca o rosada marcada de púrpura sobre un tallo rojizo erguido y una única hoja basal.

1. Rare bog orchid C2 formal

   A rare north temperate bog orchid (Calypso bulbosa) that bears a solitary white to pink flower marked with purple at the tip of an erect reddish stalk above one basal leaf.

   • The calypso orchid is a protected species in many regions.
   • Botanists discovered a small population of calypso in the northern bog.
   • The delicate calypso flower blooms only for a short period in spring.

   🇪🇸Calipso

   Sinónimos: fairy-slipper

2. Music genre B2 formal

   A style of Afro-Caribbean music that originated in Trinidad and Tobago, characterized by witty, often satirical lyrics and a syncopated rhythm.

   • Calypso music became popular worldwide in the 1950s.
   • The singer performed a lively calypso at the festival.
   • Many calypso songs comment on social and political issues.

   🇪🇸Calipso (género musical)

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• calypso's possessive singular form