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单词 orchidacean
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Definition of orchidacean in English:

orchidacean

adjective ˌɔːkɪˈdeɪʃn
rare
  • Botany. Characteristic of orchids.

Origin

Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From scientific Latin Orchidaceae, family name + -an. The noun does not have the expected sense for a word of this formation; compare -acean. With use as noun compare earlier orchidist. With use as adjective compare earlier (and more common) orchidaceous.

Definition of orchidacean in US English:

orchidacean

adjectiveˌɔːkɪˈdeɪʃn
rare
  • Botany. Characteristic of orchids.

Origin

Late 19th century (in an earlier sense). From scientific Latin Orchidaceae, family name + -an. The noun does not have the expected sense for a word of this formation; compare -acean. With use as noun compare earlier orchidist. With use as adjective compare earlier (and more common) orchidaceous.

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