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orchid
noun or·chid \ˈȯr-kəd\
: a plant with flowers that are brightly colored and that have unusual shapes
: a light purple color
Full Definition of ORCHID
1
: any of a large family (Orchidaceae, the orchid family) of perennial epiphytic or terrestrial monocotyledonous plants that usually have showy 3-petaled flowers with the middle petal enlarged into a lip and differing from the others in shape and color
2
: a light purple
— or·chid·like \-ˌlīk\ adjective
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Origin of ORCHID
irregular from New Latin Orchis
First Known Use: 1845
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ORCHIDLIKE Defined for Kids
orchid
noun or·chid \ˈȯr-kəd\
Definition of ORCHID for Kids
: a plant with usually showy flowers with three petals of which the middle petal is enlarged and differs from the others in shape and color
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