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Orchid
//ˈɔɹ.kɪd// adj, noun
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Having a light purple colour. not-comparable
Noun
- 1 A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours.
- 2 any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors wordnet
- 3 A light bluish-red, violet-red or purple colour.
Etymology
Etymology 1
From New Latin Orchideae, Orchidaceae, an irregular formation from Latin orchis, from Ancient Greek ὄρχις (órkhis, “orchid, testicle”) (ostensibly from the shape of the roots). Supplanted Middle English ballokwort (literally “testicle plant”).
Etymology 2
From New Latin Orchideae, Orchidaceae, an irregular formation from Latin orchis, from Ancient Greek ὄρχις (órkhis, “orchid, testicle”) (ostensibly from the shape of the roots). Supplanted Middle English ballokwort (literally “testicle plant”).
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