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Definition of vanda

vanda

/ˈvæn.də/
van · da
Plural:vandas
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• noun

1

An epiphytic orchid of the genus Vanda, native to tropical Asia and Australia, highly valued in horticulture for its large, fragrant, and long-lasting flowers.

Example

"She carefully misted the exposed roots of the prized blue vanda hanging in her conservatory."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Often capitalized as 'Vanda' when referring strictly to the formal botanical genus, but lowercased when referring to individual plants or flowers in general horticulture.

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• Nearby Words

vanadzor
vancouver
vancouveria
vanda
vanda orchid
vanda orchids
vane

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into New Latin from Sanskrit 'vandā', a term originally used to describe parasitic or epiphytic plants such as mistletoe and orchids. Established as a botanical genus name by Sir William Jones in 1795.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Vanda. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/vanda
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