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ORCHIDACEOUS

12 letters · 4 syllables · adjective

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Definition of ORCHIDACEOUS

adjective

Of or pertaining to orchids.

"In keeping with the orchidaceous theme of the wedding, the decorator draped the walls with lavenders and pinks."

adjective

Characterized by ostentatiousness; showy.

"The fashion press regarded her red-carpet attire with derision, calling it orchidaceous and overly designed."

Examples of ORCHIDACEOUS in a Sentence

  • "In keeping with the orchidaceous theme of the wedding, the decorator draped the walls with lavenders and pinks."
  • "The fashion press regarded her red-carpet attire with derision, calling it orchidaceous and overly designed."

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
4
Scrabble
20
points
WWF
22
points

Is ORCHIDACEOUS a Scrabble Word?

Yes, ORCHIDACEOUS is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 20 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 20 pts Words With Friends — 22 pts

Tip: ORCHIDACEOUS uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for ORCHIDACEOUS

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter orchidaceous Total
Scrabble 113412131111 20
WWF 114312141121 22

Words You Can Make With the Letters in ORCHIDACEOUS

100 words from the letters in ORCHIDACEOUS

How to Use ORCHIDACEOUS in Word Games

ORCHIDACEOUS is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble ORCHIDACEOUS to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About ORCHIDACEOUS

What does ORCHIDACEOUS mean?
ORCHIDACEOUS is a adjective. Of or pertaining to orchids.
Is ORCHIDACEOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, ORCHIDACEOUS is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 20 points in Scrabble.
How many points is ORCHIDACEOUS worth in Scrabble?
ORCHIDACEOUS is worth 20 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 4 syllables.
How many words can you make from ORCHIDACEOUS?
You can make 100 words from the letters in ORCHIDACEOUS. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.