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orchidaceous

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • rhymes with -eɪʃəs

1

adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to orchids.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: biology, botany, natural-sciences

Examples

  • In keeping with the orchidaceous theme of the wedding, the decorator draped the walls with lavenders and pinks.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: orchidean, orchideous

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Exotic in a rare, mysterious, alluring, or sensual way.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Orchidaceae; equivalent to orchid + -aceous.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Portuguese: orquidáceo — pertaining to orchids