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Orchid

/ˈɔrkəd/
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(noun) A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours.

We saw a beautiful orchid with deciduous leaves.
If your orchid has yellowish leaves, it means that it was placed in inappropriate location.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She received a beautiful purple ____ as a gift and placed it on the windowsill in her office.

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