orchid

English

/ˈɔː.kɪd/, /ˈɔɹ.kɪd/

noun
Definitions
  • A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours.
  • A light bluish-red, violet-red or purple colour.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin mul, ll, orchis derived from Ancient Greek ὄρχις (testicle, orchid, ovary).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ὄρχις

Gloss

testicle, orchid, ovary

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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