noun
vanda
Vanda (noun) means any orchid belonging to the genus Vanda, prized for large, brightly coloured flowers. Example: “A vanda in full bloom hung from the greenhouse ceiling, its purple petals wide open.”
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Any orchid belonging to the genus Vanda, prized for large, brightly coloured flowers.
"A vanda in full bloom hung from the greenhouse ceiling, its purple petals wide open."
How to use vanda
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA showy tropical orchid.
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Word forms
- Plural
- vandas
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Etymology
Taken directly from the scientific genus name Vanda.
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What does “vanda” mean?
The word “vanda” means any orchid belonging to the genus Vanda, prized for large, brightly coloured flowers. In plain terms, a showy tropical orchid.
How do you use “vanda” in a sentence?
Here is “vanda” used in a sentence: “A vanda in full bloom hung from the greenhouse ceiling, its purple petals wide open.”
What part of speech is “vanda”?
“Vanda” is a noun.
What is the meaning of vanda?
"vanda" (noun) means any orchid belonging to the genus Vanda, prized for large, brightly coloured flowers.
