orchid

//ˈɔːr.kɪd//
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Noun

orchidSingular
orchidsPlural
1

A tropical plant with complex, showy flowers that typically have three petals and three sepals, often cultivated for ornamental purposes.

She received a beautiful orchid as a gift for her birthday.

2

The flower of an orchid plant, often used in decorative arrangements and corsages.

She wore a beautiful orchid on her wrist for the prom.