The genus of flowering plants known as Liparis Liparis has a unique spelling due to its origins in the Greek language. The first part, Liparis, is derived from the Greek word "liparos" meaning "charming" or "elegant." The second part, Liparis, is a repetition of the first, giving the genus its distinctive double name. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as "li-pa-ris li-pa-ris," with the stress on the first syllable of each part of the name.
The word "Liparis" originates from Ancient Greek. It comes from the word "liparos" (λιπαρός), meaning "greasy" or "oily". This name was given to a genus of orchids due to the appearance of their flowers, which were thought to resemble oily drops. The repetition of "Liparis" in "Liparis Liparis" signifies the species name and is a common practice in taxonomy to denote a specific member of a genus.