"lords and ladies" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Those with purplish spadix are the "lords", and those with pale spadix the "ladies". Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lords and ladies (uncountable)
  1. Arum maculatum, a common woodland plant species of the Araceae family. Wikipedia link: Arum maculatum, lords and ladies Tags: uncountable Categories (lifeform): Arum family plants

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