orchid

Meaning

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.

Adj

Having a light purple colour.

Synonyms

orchidaceous plant

orchis

light purple

cymbidium

orchid savona

quiet guest

parasitic plant

Translations

orquídea

orchidea

orquídea

orchidée

Orchidee

orchidee

ορχιδέα

orkide

orquídia

Knabenkraut

orchis

نوع من الزهور

ορχοειδές

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɔː.kɪd/

Etymology

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”).