Orchidelirium

//ɔː.kɪ.dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of orchidomania. uncountable

    "But it doesn't take a Freudian to discern a strong sexual subtext in the passion for these flowers, especially among men, who as any visit to an orchid show will tell you, suffer disproportionately from "orchidelirium" — the Victorians' term for the madness these flowers inspire."

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orchidomania

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"But it doesn't take a Freudian to discern a strong sexual subtext in the passion for these flowers, especially among men, who as any visit to an orchid show will tell you, suffer disproportionately from "orchidelirium" — the Victorians' term for the madness these flowers inspire."

Etymology

Blend of orchid + delirium.

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