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Orchid

Verb / ˈɔ:rkʌd / Another word for orchid — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a plant with showy flowers, typically brightly colored and scented.

Synonyms & similar words

orchidaceousplant flower blossom bloom petal posy bud floral rosy daisy lily tulip violet flora vegetation greenery shrub tree grass plant

Synonyms by register

Formal

Phalaenopsis Cattleya Dendrobium

Literary

jewel of the tropics exotic bloom rare blossom

Antonyms

weed common flower weed flower wildflower native plant

Common collocations

  • rare orchid
  • exotic orchid
  • beautiful orchid
  • orchid species
  • orchid flower
  • orchid plant
  • wild orchid

Word family

noun orchid

Usage note

Orchid is a noun referring to a specific family of flowering plants, often prized for their beauty and rarity. It is not typically used informally or as a verb.

Example sentences

  1. My mom has a pink orchid in her room.
  2. The orchid grows in the rainforest.
  3. The orchid's scent filled the room.
  4. The orchid is a delicate flower.
  5. The orchid is a popular plant for gardens.

Quotes

  • "Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature." - Gerard De Nerval
  • "Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul." - Luther Burbank
  • "The earth laughs in flowers." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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