Orchid
//ˈɔɹ.kɪd// adj, noun
adj, noun ·Moderate ·High school level
Definitions
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.
Adjective
- 1 Having a light purple colour. not-comparable
Example
More examples"We saw a beautiful orchid with deciduous leaves."
Etymology
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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