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Orchid: meaning, definitions and examples

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orchid

 

[ หˆษ”rkษชd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

plant type

An orchid is a diverse and widespread family of flowering plants, known as Orchidaceae. They are characterized by their unique and elaborate flowers, which come in a wide variety of colors and shapes. Orchids are found in virtually every habitat except for glaciers and extreme desert conditions. This family includes some of the most popular and commercially important plants in the world, such as the vanilla orchid, which is a source of vanilla flavoring.

Synonyms

bloom, flower, plant

Examples of usage

  • She received a beautiful orchid for her birthday.
  • The garden was filled with blooming orchids.
  • Orchids can be found in rainforests and on mountains.
  • He cultivated several rare orchid species.

Translations

Translations of the word "orchid" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น orquรญdea

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‘เคฐเฅเค•เคฟเคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Orchidee

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ anggrek

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั€ั…ั–ะดะตั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ orchidea

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท orchidรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ orquรญdea

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท orkide

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚œ์ดˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃูˆุฑูƒูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orchidej

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ orchidea

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฐ่Šฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ orhideja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ orkide

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ั…ะธะดะตั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ แƒฅแƒ˜แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ orkide

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ orquรญdea

Etymology

The word 'orchid' is derived from the Greek word 'orkhis', which means testicle. This term was used because the roots of some orchids resemble male genitalia. The name was adopted in the 18th century by the botanist John Lindley when he established the classification of orchids into a separate family. Orchids have been known and cultivated since ancient times, often associated with luxury and beauty in various cultures. In Victorian England, orchids symbolized rarity and sophistication, leading to a flourishing trade among collectors. Today, orchids are appreciated worldwide for their exotic beauty and are among the most diverse groups of flowering plants, with over 25,000 species and more than 100,000 hybrids. Despite their diverse habitats, many orchids are known for their specific pollination strategies, often relying on particular insect species for reproduction.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,496, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.