moth orchid
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- noun
- /mɔθ ˈɔrkɪd/
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orquídea polilla
- To keep your moth orchid thriving, ensure it receives bright light without direct sun exposure.
- moth orchid (Phalaenopsis)
- Moth orchids make
Examples
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This is a phalaenopsis, moth orchid, I brought over from China.
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The moth orchid is popular for its stunning flowers that can brighten up any room.
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Proper watering is essential for your moth orchid to flourish and produce beautiful blooms.
Synonyms
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A plant with unusual colorful flowers that often last a long time
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A type of orchid from Asia and Australia grown for its pretty flowers
A type of orchid with broad glossy leaves and large pretty flowers
How Ornamental
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound 'moth orchid' is a straightforward noun phrase in which 'moth' modifies 'orchid' to indicate a type or variety of orchid related to or resembling a moth. A B1 learner who knows 'moth' and 'orchid' will readily infer it denotes a kind of orchid (even if they don't know the exact botanical genus), so the meaning is compositionally transparent.
Etymology
Moth orchid comes from how the flower looks. One popular story says people thought the large, flat petals looked like a flying moth, so the name moth orchid came to mean this kind of orchid often grown in homes.