orchid

/ˈɔː.kɪd/ · noun

Meaning

A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours.
A light bluish-red, violet-red or purple colour.
(colour) having a light purple colour.

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Related words

orchidaceous plant(English)mycorrhiza(English)blue(English)species(English)corsage(English)fringe(English)slipper(English)somaliland(English)orchidaceae(English)orchis(English)cattleya(English)oncidium(English)

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Sources

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