Calypso
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A rare orchid of northern bogs bearing a single white to pink flower with purple markings, growing on a slender reddish stem above one basal leaf.
“She was delighted to spot a calypso blooming beside the peat bog.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
ca·lyp·so
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Synonyms
bog orchidfairy slipper
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Wordle
Three vowels A, Y, O, the PS combination in positions 5 and 6 is unusual in common words
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points, Y scores 4 and the PSO ending is uncommon but playable with the right board
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