orchid
nounfeminine/ɔɾˈkidjɐ/medium
or·qui·de·a
Definition
A plant of the orchid family, typically having showy, brightly coloured, and sometimes fragrant flowers.
The orchid on the windowsill is blooming beautifully.
She received a pot of purple orchids as a gift.
Common collocations
orchid plantorchid flowerwild orchidorchid cultivation
Etymology
Do latim 'orchis, orchidis', por sua vez do grego 'órkhis' (testículo, pela forma dos tubérculos).