vanda
[van-duh]
- any of several epiphytic orchids of the genus Vanda, of tropical regions of the Eastern Hemisphere, having large white, lilac, blue, or greenish flowers.
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Origin of vanda
1795–1805; < New Latin < Sanskrit vandā mistletoe
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Contemporary Examples
Vanda ends up being much less of a airhead than she initially appears.
Vanda Felbab-Brown looks at President Felipe Calderon's promising new strategy.
Historical Examples
There are those who pronounce Vanda Sanderiana the stateliest of all orchids.
The Woodlands OrchidsFrederick Boyle
As for Vanda, two years had added wonderfully to her size and beauty.
The Waif of the "Cynthia"Andr Laurie and Jules Verne
It was Vanda who first broke the reserve, and spoke upon the subject.
The Waif of the "Cynthia"Andr Laurie and Jules Verne
More like a Vanda than anything else, the authorities resolve, but not a Vanda!
About OrchidsFrederick Boyle
At this moment, in fact, I recall but two exceptions, Vanda and Phalœnopsis.
About OrchidsFrederick Boyle
vanda
- any epiphytic orchid of the E hemisphere genus Vanda, having white, mauve, blue, or greenish fragrant flowers
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Word Origin
C19: New Latin, from Hindi vandā mistletoe, from Sanskrit
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