orchid
nounadjectiveattested in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈɔː.kɪd//
- United States//ˈɔɹ.kɪd//
A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours.
noun
- 1
A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours.
- 2
A light bluish-red, violet-red or purple colour.
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”).
adjective
- 1
Having a light purple colour.
Forms
- plural
- orchids
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