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vanda orchid
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌvæn.də ˈɔː.kɪd/ us /ˈvæn.də ˌɔːr.kɪd/(also vanda)
a kind of orchid (= a plant with flowers that have an unusual shape) that has sweet-smelling, colourful flowers that last a long time:
Vanda orchids cannot tolerate the cold.
The display featured row upon row of luscious vandas.
The blue vanda orchid is endangered.
A black ceramic vase filled with purple vanda orchids stood on the piano.
He established himself in the Philippines and sent back many exotic plants, including vandas.
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