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orchid

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɔrkɪd/ · UK /ˈɔːkɪd/

Forms: orchids

orchid means: A plant with unusually shaped, often colorful flowers, commonly grown indoors.

noun

FLOWERING PLANTB1

A plant with unusually shaped, often colorful flowers, commonly grown indoors.

  • My orchid has pink flowers.
  • She grows orchids on her kitchen windowsill.
  • This orchid blooms twice a year.

Common phrases: potted orchid, orchid flower, grow an orchid

PALE PURPLE COLORC2

A light purple color with a pink or reddish shade.

  • She chose orchid for the walls.
  • The fabric comes in orchid and cream.
  • A touch of orchid softened the color scheme.

Common phrases: pale orchid, shade of orchid, orchid and white

adjective

PALE PURPLEC2

Light purple, with a pink or reddish shade.

  • She wore an orchid dress.
  • The curtains were a soft orchid shade.
  • He wrapped the gift in orchid paper.

Common phrases: orchid dress, orchid pink, orchid ribbon

Questions about orchid

What does orchid mean?

A plant with unusually shaped, often colorful flowers, commonly grown indoors.

What is orchid in other languages?

Türkçe: orkide · Español: orquídea · Français: orchidée · Deutsch: Orchidee · Italiano: orchidea · 日本語: ラン

How do you pronounce orchid?

In American English /ˈɔrkɪd/; in British English /ˈɔːkɪd/.

How do you use orchid in a sentence?

My orchid has pink flowers. She grows orchids on her kitchen windowsill.

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