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orchid

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As a noun, orchid means a plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours. As an adjective, it means having a light purple colour.

Meanings of orchid

4 meanings

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.

  3. Any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colorsplant

    Similar: orchidaceous plant

adjective

  1. colourHaving a light purple colour.

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Synonyms by meaning

noun: any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually havin…
orchidaceous plant

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