orchidaceous
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of orchidaceous
1830–40; < New Latin Orchidace ( ae ) ( see orchid, -aceae) + -ous
Example Sentences
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The syntax is snappy but the vocabulary is orchidaceous.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 24, 2017
I am, in orchidaceous Hawaii, among squawking geese, the sun glittering on the sea, the prospect of snuggling my sweet wife Sheila.
From The Guardian ● May 25, 2013
Simon Russell Beale in Privates on Parade: ‘His turns are tuneful, fetching, orchidaceous.’
From The Guardian ● Dec. 16, 2012
In last week's unreeling of an Empire crisis, sleek, scented Kent was most of the time an orchidaceous extra waiting on the lot while British bigwigs performed the stellar roles in Edvardus Rex.
From Time Magazine Archive
The effect of his transference to the History Sixth made Michael more decadent than ever, for the atmosphere of his new class encouraged him along the orchidaceous path pointed out by Arthur Wilmot.
From Sinister Street, vol. 1 by MacKenzie, Compton
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