orchid
/ˈɔɹ.kɪd/ noun B2- A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours.
- A light bluish-red, violet-red or purple colour.
Plural orchids
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Would you mind getting that orchid for me among the mare’s-tails yonder?
We are very rich in orchids on the moor, though, of course, you are rather late to see the beauties of the place.”
“It cannot much matter to him whether it is early or late for the orchids.
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