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orchid

Pronunciation: [ˈɔrkɪd]

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Learn how to use orchid in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “botany”

(noun) a type of flower that comes in many beautiful shapes and colors. Orchids are known for being fancy and are often given as gifts.

Example

I gave her an orchid for her birthday because she loves flowers.

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He didn't like the orchid because he preferred simpler plants.

Example

Have you ever seen an orchid in bloom?

Context: “categories of plants”

(noun) a group of flowering plants that share similar characteristics. Orchids can be found in many places around the world and can be very different from each other.

Example

The orchid family includes thousands of different species.

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Not all flowers belong to the orchid family; roses and tulips are different types.

Example

What makes an orchid different from other flowers?

How to pronounce orchid

Pronunciation: [ˈɔrkɪd]

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