[fish] Liparis is a large genus of snailfish from the northern hemisphere. They are very common in temperate and cold waters. Chernova (2008) has proposed that the genus should be subdivided into five subgenera: Liparis, Neoliparis, Lycocara, Careliparis, and Lyoliparis. There are currently 60 recognized species in this genus: ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liparis_(fish)
(from the article `twayblade`) any member of either of two genera of orchids, family Orchidaceae: Liparis and Listera. Liparis, also known as false twayblade, with about 200 ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/56
[n] - an orchid of the genus Liparis having few leaves and usually fairly small yellow-green or dull purple flowers in terminal racemes 2. [n] - type genus of the Liparididae: snailfishes Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=Liparis