orchid

Meanings

• noun

  A type of flowering plant, known for their often vivid colors and distinctive shapes. Orchids are prized for their beauty and are the largest family of flowering plants.

  - "The orchid garden was filled with a variety of exotic blooms."
  - "She received an orchid as a gift on her birthday."
  - "Orchids are native to tropical and subtropical climates."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with orchid
chide , hide , tide

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Variants

List of all variants of orchid that leads to same result
orchid , orchidlike , orchids , vanda , vanda orchid

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Etymology

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From Greek orkhis, testicle, alluding to the shape of the tuberous root.

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Trivia

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1. The national flower of Colombia is the orchid.

2. Orchids are not only beautiful, but they also have medicinal properties. Some orchids contain compounds that can be used to treat various health conditions.

3. The world's largest orchid is the Rafflesia arnoldii, which can grow up to 3 feet in diameter and emit a foul smell to attract pollinators.

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Related Concepts

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1. Phalaenopsis: A popular type of orchid with large, showy flowers. Phalaenopsis orchids are often used in home decor and are easy to care for.

2. Orchidaceae: The botanical family to which all orchids belong. Orchidaceae is the largest family of flowering plants, with over 25,000 known species.

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Culture

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Orchids have been cultivated for thousands of years and have cultural significance in various societies. In Chinese culture, orchids symbolize refinement and nobility. In Hinduism, orchids are associated with Lord Shiva and are used in temple offerings.

How to Memorize "orchid"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an exotic garden filled with vibrant orchid blooms. Visualize the delicate petals and the intricate shapes of the flowers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'orchid' with the word 'exotic'. Orchids are often associated with far-off, tropical places.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Orchids are orchids, usually on tall trees' to help remember the name.

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