Orquídeas (en. Orchids)

/orˈki.de.as/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Herbaceous plant of the orchid family, generally with large and showy flowers.

Orchids are one of the most admired plants for their beautiful flowers.

Las orquídeas son una de las plantas más admiradas por sus hermosas flores.

Set of plants that belong to the orchid family.

The orchid garden has more than a hundred different species.

El jardín de orquídeas cuenta con más de cien especies diferentes.

From the Greek 'orkhis', which means testicle, due to the shape of its roots.

to cultivate orchids

Practice of caring for and maintaining orchids in an appropriate environment.

cultivar orquídeas

to bloom like an orchid

Expression used to refer to something that develops or improves gracefully.

florecer como una orquídea

orchidology

Science that studies orchids.

orquidiología

orchidarium

Place where orchids are cultivated or exhibited.

orquideario

orchidaceae

Family to which orchids belong.

orquidáceas

A person who takes excessive care of their plants.

Don't be such an orchid, relax a little.

No seas tan orquídea, relájate un poco.

Something very delicate and precious.

That jewel is an orchid, take good care of it!

Esa joya es una orquídea, ¡cuídala bien!