Orchid

/ˈɔːrkɪd/ noun

An orchid is a type of flowering plant known for its unusual, often delicate flowers that come in many shapes and colors.

From modern Latin “Orchidaceae,” from Greek “orchis” meaning “testicle,” because some species have paired underground tubers that look like them. The name was adopted into botanical Latin, then shortened in English.

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