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ORCHIDACEOUS

\ˌɔːkɪdˈe͡ɪʃəs], \ˌɔːkɪdˈe‍ɪʃəs], \ˌɔː_k_ɪ_d_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_s]\

Definitions of ORCHIDACEOUS

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language

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Pertaining to that group of plants of which the orchis is the type.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Pert. to plants of the orchis kind.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

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