orchid

Meanings

Plural: orchids

Noun

any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
A plant of the orchid family (Orchidaceae), bearing unusually-shaped flowers of beautiful colours.
A light bluish-red, violet-red or purple colour.

Adj

Having a light purple colour.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin Orchideae, Orchidaceae, an irregular formation from Latin orchis, from Ancient Greek ὄρχις (órkhis, “orchid, testicle”) (ostensibly from the shape of the roots). Supplanted Middle English ballokwort (literally “testicle plant”).

Synonyms

orchidaceous plant, orchidea

Scrabble Score: 12

orchid is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
orchid is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
orchid is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 12

orchid is a valid Words With Friends word