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rosebud orchid

rosebud orchid

8.6
A small plant with large rose colored flowers that grows in South American forests
  • noun
translation icon : orquídea de capullo de rosa
  • The rosebud orchid is prized by collectors for its striking rose-colored blooms.

Examples

  • We found a rare rosebud orchid growing deep in the rainforest.

  • The rosebud orchid blooms beautifully in spring.

  • Several species were on display, but the rosebud orchid attracted the most attention.

  • I saw a rosebud orchid at the botanical garden.

  • The rosebud orchid is prized by collectors for its striking rose-colored blooms.

  • Several species were on display, but the rosebud orchid attracted the most attention.

  • We found a rare rosebud orchid growing deep in the rainforest.

Synonyms

Cleistes rosea
vsrosebud orchid
  • Specialized
9.9

A small orchid from South America with one to three large pink flowers

is the same plant but named under a different taxonomic label
Pogonia rosea
vsrosebud orchid
  • Specialized
9.9

A bright pink orchid with large showy flowers on a tall stem

is the same plant but given as an alternate scientific classification

Surface Forms

rosebud orchid singular
rosebud orchids plural

Morphology

rosebud + orchid

The noun phrase names an orchid characterized by rosebud-like or rose-colored flowers, which is directly derivable from combining 'rosebud' (a closed rose flower) with 'orchid' (a flowering plant). This descriptive noun–noun compounding is a common, compositional pattern and would be understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.

Etymology

Rosebud orchid gets its name from how the flower looks: each bloom is small and round like a tight rosebud, so people called this kind of orchid after that rose-like image. So, the name tells you it is an orchid that 'looks like' a little rosebud.