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Definition of pansy orchid
pansy orchid
Plural:pansy orchids
pansy orchid Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
10
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An epiphytic orchid native to the Andes mountains of South America, primarily belonging to the genus Miltoniopsis, prized in horticulture for its large, fragrant, flat flowers that closely resemble garden pansies.
Example
"The botanical garden featured a stunning display of the pansy orchid, filling the greenhouse with its delicate, rose-like fragrance."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
The name derives from the striking visual resemblance of its broad, flat petals and distinctive facial-like markings to those of the common garden pansy.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pansy orchid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pansy orchid