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orchidaceous

Syllabification: (or·chi·da·ceous)
Pronunciation: /ˌôrkiˈdāSHəs/
Definition of orchidaceous

adjective

Botany
  • of, relating to, or denoting plants of the orchid family (Orchidaceae).

Origin:

mid 19th century: from modern Latin Orchidaceae (plural) + -ous

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