ˈȯrkə̇d, ˈ(ə)k- noun
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Etymology: New Latin Orchidaceae
1. : a plant of the family Orchidaceae
2. : a variable color averaging a light purple
3. : praise , commendation , compliment — usually used in plural
an unsung editor deserves some of the orchids — S.L.A.Marshall
extended orchids to industry for its encouragement of such students — Ethyl News
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