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1
: any of a large family (Orchidaceae, the orchid family) of perennial epiphytic or terrestrial monocotyledonous plants that usually have showy 3-petaled flowers with the middle petal enlarged into a lip and differing from the others in shape and color
2
: a light purple
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Eight lovely orchids were donated by Life Member Judianne Shannon.
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Some people bought smaller kumquats or switched to less expensive options, like orchids or persimmon branches.
—Mike Ives, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Garden Fair: The Sweetwater Oaks Garden Club’s Garden Fair will feature vendors selling plants, shrubs, roses, orchids, birdhouses, decorative garden and yard art.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
The plant shop is also perfect for loved ones with a green thumb, with gifts like yellow orchids and pink anthuriums.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
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News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
Some people bought smaller kumquats or switched to less expensive options, like orchids or persimmon branches.
—Mike Ives, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2025
Garden Fair: The Sweetwater Oaks Garden Club’s Garden Fair will feature vendors selling plants, shrubs, roses, orchids, birdhouses, decorative garden and yard art.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
The plant shop is also perfect for loved ones with a green thumb, with gifts like yellow orchids and pink anthuriums.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Orchid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchid. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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orchid
noun
or·chid
ˈȯr-kəd 
1
: any plant or flower of a large family of plants that have usually showy flowers with three petals of which the middle petal is enlarged and differs from the others in shape and color
2
: a light purple
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