pansy orchid
- noun
- /ˈpæn.zi ˈɔr.kɪd/
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orquídea pansy
- Many Miltonia species are popularly known as pansy orchids because of their resemblance to garden pansies.
Examples
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She displayed a beautiful arrangement of pansy orchids on her windowsill.
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The pansy orchid is prized by gardeners for its vibrant and colorful blooms.
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The pansy orchid bloomed beautifully in my garden.
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I bought a pansy orchid from the local nursery.
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The gardener showcased her beautiful pansy orchids at the flower show, attracting many visitors.
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In the tropical greenhouse, we admired the vibrant pansy orchids with their large, colorful blooms.
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My mother loves to arrange flowers, especially pansy orchids, for special occasions due to their striking appearance.
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Morphology
The meaning is compositional: 'pansy' modifies 'orchid' to indicate an orchid that resembles or has qualities of a pansy, so a learner who knows both words can infer it refers to a type of orchid with pansy-like flowers. This follows a common noun-modifier pattern cross-linguistically, making the phrase immediately derivable from its constituents.
Etymology
Pansy orchid: The name pansy orchid comes from gardeners who saw these orchid flowers looking like small garden pansies with a broad, flat face and bright color. That's why the name means an orchid that 'looks like' a pansy.