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: any of a large family (Orchidaceae, the orchid family) of perennial epiphytic or terrestrial monocotyledonous plants that usually have showy 3-petaled flowers with the middle petal enlarged into a lip and differing from the others in shape and color
2
: a light purple
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With notes of beachwood, vanilla orchid, and neroli blossom, the candle instantly fills the home with a fresh beach scent.
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 June 2025
Honey, rum, and jasmine play well together—creating a subtly sweet, smooth base, bolstered by Tom Ford’s black orchid which delivers floral appeal.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The wand’s bristles ensure clean separation and clump-free volume, while ingredients like shea butter, castor seed oil, and Thrive’s unique orchid stem cell complex help nourish lashes.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
When flowering is over, relocate the orchid outdoors in a shady area such as under a tree.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
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Isabel Garcia, People.com, 4 June 2025
Honey, rum, and jasmine play well together—creating a subtly sweet, smooth base, bolstered by Tom Ford’s black orchid which delivers floral appeal.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The wand’s bristles ensure clean separation and clump-free volume, while ingredients like shea butter, castor seed oil, and Thrive’s unique orchid stem cell complex help nourish lashes.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 29 May 2025
When flowering is over, relocate the orchid outdoors in a shady area such as under a tree.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
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“Orchid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orchid. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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orchid
noun
or·chid
ˈȯr-kəd 
1
: any plant or flower of a large family of plants that have usually showy flowers with three petals of which the middle petal is enlarged and differs from the others in shape and color
2
: a light purple
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