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Meaning of orchid
The primary meaning of the word "orchid" refers to a type of flowering plant.
Etymology of orchid
The word "orchid" comes from the Greek word "ὄρχις" (orkhis), meaning testicle, due to the shape of the root tubers of some species.
The term has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to these plants, which were highly prized for their beauty and rarity.
Synonyms
flower
bloom
blossom
plant
flora
botany
horticulture
garden
greenhouse
houseplant
perennial
annual
exotic
rare
delicate
beautiful
showy
ornamental
decorative
lush
verdant
vibrant
colorful
fragrant
scented
petal
leaf
stem
root
seed
pod
bud
sprout
germinate
grow
thrive
flourish
bloom
blossom
wither
wilt
fade
droop
sag
shrivel
dry
wilted
faded
dried
shriveled
petunia
lily
rose
tulip
daisy
sunflower
violet
iris
lilac
poppy
primrose
orchidaceae
cattleya
phalaenopsis
dendrobium
Definitions
- A flowering plant with showy, often fragrant flowers, typically having three petals and three sepals, and being one of the largest and most diverse families of plants.
- * Any of numerous plants of the orchid family, characterized by irregular flowers with one petal modified as a lip or pouch.
Usage Examples
- The orchid exhibition featured a stunning array of species from around the world.
- * She spent hours in the greenhouse, carefully nurturing her delicate orchid collection.
- * The orchid's unique shape and colors made it a popular choice for floral arrangements.
Antonyms
weed
grass
fern
moss
lichen
fungus
algae
parasite
pest
nuisance
eyesore
blight
plague
infestation
infection
disease
decay
rot
mold
mildew
rust
corrosion
erosion
barren
desolate
bleak
stark
dull
gray
lifeless
sterile
barren
fruitless
unproductive
useless
worthless
valueless
weed
grass
shrub
bush
tree
vine
creeper
climber
parasite