orchid

/ˈɔrkɪd/
noun
  1. A plant with showy, often fragrant flowers, typically having three petals and a distinctive lip, found in many colors and shapes.
    • Orchids are popular houseplants because they bloom for a long time.
    • The tropical rainforest is home to thousands of different orchid species.
    • She received a beautiful purple orchid for her birthday.
  2. A pale purple or pinkish-purple color.
    • The bridesmaids wore dresses in a delicate orchid shade.
    • She painted her bedroom walls a soft orchid color.
    • The sunset had streaks of orchid and gold across the sky.
adjective
  1. Of a pale purple or pinkish-purple color.
    • She chose an orchid scarf to match her coat.
    • The orchid flowers in the garden were a vibrant contrast to the green leaves.
    • He bought an orchid tie for the formal dinner.
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