orchid
noun
or·chid
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Definition of orchid
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: 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
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Other Words from orchid
orchidlike
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Examples of orchid in a Sentence
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Inside, melodious Chinese hwamei birds chirp in tall white cages, dramatic art works adorn the walls, while giant bromeliads and orchids brighten each corner. — Jenni Marsh, CNN, "Why pro-democracy troublemaker Jimmy Lai is the only Hong Kong multi-millionaire standing up to China," 27 Aug. 2019 Among the many pedestrians was fourth-grader Juliet Brown, who walked with mom Lisa and carried a small potted orchid for her teacher. — Sara Cardine, La Cañada Valley Sun, "La Cañada Unified students receive warm welcome to 2019-20 school year," 15 Aug. 2019 Breed handed her a pale yellow orchid to add a splash of color to the room. — Dominic Fracassa, SFChronicle.com, "Tenderloin hotel revamped with Benioff’s cash helps solve SF’s homelessness puzzle," 14 Aug. 2019 These rare orchids have long nectar tubes into which moths stick their tonguelike proboscises to reach a sugary reward. — National Geographic, "Our three favorite scientific breakthroughs this month," 22 July 2019 Here’s where to see those blooms, as well as Marin’s native summer-blooming orchids. — Julia Wick, latimes.com, "Essential California: The war on smog is stalling after decades of improvement," 2 July 2019 Lupine, Jeffrey’s shooting star, wild strawberries, and Calypso orchids are making appearances on trails like the Wonderland Trail. — Elizabeth Gulino, House Beautiful, "Mount Rainier National Park Is About to Get An Insane Wildflower Bloom So Plan Your Trip ASAP," 26 June 2019 There’s an analogy about resilience, Woods said, comparing dandelions and orchids. — Anchorage Daily News, "Tradition, culture, and the healing power of community," 18 June 2019 Lime green and orchid are a match made in design heaven. — Laurel Benedum, ELLE Decor, "7 Decadent Rooms Inspired By This Weekend's Chicest Celebrity Outfits," 4 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'orchid.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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orchid
noun
English Language Learners Definition of orchid
: a plant with flowers that are brightly colored and that have unusual shapes
: a light purple color
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orchid
noun
or·chid
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Kids Definition of orchid
: 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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