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orchid

orc·hid

UK/ˈɔː.kɪd/ US/ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ fairly common

noun

1.

any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors

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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”).

Phrases

  • ant orchid
  • bee orchid
  • bird's-nest orchid
  • blue orchid
  • boat orchid
  • bog orchid
  • Brazilian orchid tree
  • bucket orchid

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