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Definition of moon orchid

moon orchid

Plural:moon orchids
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moon orchid Lexical Profile

• noun

1

An epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia and Australasia, characterized by long, arching stems and large, long-lasting white flowers, notably recognized as one of the national flowers of Indonesia.

Example

"The botanical garden featured a stunning display of the moon orchid, with its large white petals standing out against the dark green tropical foliage."

• Nearby Words

montreal
monument
moon
moon orchid
moonbeam
mooneye
moonflower

Word Origin & Etymology

The plant is named for its large, bright white, rounded petals that are thought to resemble the shape and luminescence of a full moon.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Moon orchid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/moon orchid
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