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orchidée

orchid

noun or-kee-DEH Rare

Origin: Modern Latin orchidea, from Greek orkhis (testicle) — from the shape of the root tubers

Usage Note

Orchidée refers to the whole family Orchidaceae; giving orchids as gifts is very common in France and they are sold widely in supermarkets. The word is feminine: une belle orchidée. Orchidée sauvage (wild orchid) designates native European species that are legally protected in France.

Examples

"Elle a reçu une orchidée blanche pour son anniversaire."

Natural Translation

She received a white orchid for her birthday.

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