swan orchid
- noun
- /swɑn ˈɔrkɪd/
- Specialized
:
orquídea cisne
- The swan orchid is renowned for its graceful, arching flowers that resemble a swan's neck.
Examples
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He specializes in cultivating swan orchids due to their unique and beautiful blooms.
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Botanists were excited to find a rare species of swan orchid in the rainforest.
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The swan orchid blooms beautifully in spring.
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Have you seen a swan orchid before?
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The swan orchid is known for its slender arching flowers that mimic the elegance of a swan's neck.
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In our garden, the swan orchid stands out with its beautiful and distinctive shape.
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Many flower enthusiasts seek the swan orchid for its impressive display and unique appearance.
Synonyms
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A plant with unusual colorful flowers that often last a long time
An orchid with long curved flower stems and swan-like blooms
A kind of orchid with long curved flower stems like a swan's neck
An orchid with long curved flower stems that look like a swan's neck
An orchid that has a long curved flower stem like a swan's neck
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from combining 'swan' (a long‑necked bird) with 'orchid' (a flowering plant): the compound denotes an orchid that resembles a swan. This noun‑noun modifier pattern expressing type or resemblance is regular and cross‑linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The name swan orchid comes from the way the flowers bend into a long, curved shape like a swan's neck. That's why the name is used for orchids with graceful, arching blooms that 'look like' a swan.