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Word entry · 6 letters

orchid

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"Showy flower"

6 letters · collected on this word page

6 lettersPronunciation /ˈɔː.kɪd/Part of speech nounSorted cdhiorStarts with OEnds with D2 cluesCommon crossword word
1O2R3C4H5I6D

Definitions

  1. Plant known for showy, often colorful flowers.

Word origin

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”).

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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues

01Showy flower6 letters
02Exotic blossom6 letters

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