Orchid Meaning
/ˈɔː.kɪd/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours.
nounA light bluish-red, violet-red or purple colour.
Sentence Examples
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
The gardener carefully watered the delicate purple ____ in the greenhouse each morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She received a beautiful purple ____ as a gift and placed it on the windowsill in her office.
Word Origin & History
From New Latin Orchideae, Orchidaceae, an irregular formation from Latin orchis, from Ancient Greek ὄρχις (órkhis, “orchid, testicle”) (ostensibly from the shape of the roots). Supplanted Middle English ballokwort (literally “testicle plant”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The gardener carefully watered the delicate purple ____ in the greenhouse each morning.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
She received a beautiful purple ____ as a gift and placed it on the windowsill in her office.