jumping orchid meaning

UK /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ ˈɔːkɪd/ US /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ ˈɔrkəd/ 4 syllables

jumping orchid (noun): orchid having both male and female flowers in the same raceme; when a sensitive projection at the base of the column of the male flower is touched the pollen is suddenly ejected.

Definition of jumping orchid

  1. orchid having both male and female flowers in the same raceme; when a sensitive projection at the base of the column of the male flower is touched the pollen is suddenly ejected

    Synonyms: Catasetum macrocarpum

    Type of: orchid

How to pronounce jumping orchid

jumping orchid is pronounced /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ ˈɔːkɪd/ in British English and /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ ˈɔrkəd/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

More about jumping orchid on Wikipedia.