moth orchid
moth or·chid
M m Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mawth, moth awr-kid]
- /mɔθ, mɒθ ˈɔr kɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mawth, moth awr-kid]
- /mɔθ, mɒθ ˈɔr kɪd/
Definition of moth orchid words
- noun moth orchid any orchid of the genus Phalaenopsis, having thick, leathery leaves and loose clusters of flowers, usually white or tinged with rose or purple. 1
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Origin of moth orchid
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80
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Parts of speech for Moth orchid
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moth orchid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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