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fragrant orchid

British  

noun

  1. another name for scented orchid

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The property’s original owner, the lawyer Samuel Untermyer, practiced brutal tactics in the courtroom while keeping his suit buttonholes stocked with fragrant orchids from his greenhouses.

From New York Times

The guest bathroom, in particular, is a place where scent is most on display, so hosts might consider choosing perfumed flowers like potted paperwhites or fragrant orchids.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dropping down to the ground, we ran as fast as our feet could carry us to gather the lovely, fragrant orchid, Calypso Borealis, from its mossy bed.

From Project Gutenberg

The e-cigarette association, which represents 25 manufacturers and distributors, says on its website that there are only five ingredients in the devices: nicotine, water, coriander, citric acid and fragrant orchid element.

From Seattle Times

The e-cigarette association, which represents 25 manufacturers and distributors, says on its website that there are five ingredients in the devices: nicotine, water, coriander, citric acid, and fragrant orchid element.

From Washington Post