Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

orchidelirium

/ɔː.kɪ.dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: or-chidelir-i-um
IPA: /ɔː.kɪ.dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/

21

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Synonym of orchidomania.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"But it doesn't take a Freudian to discern a strong sexual subtext in the passion for these flowers, especially among men, who as any visit to an orchid show will tell you, suffer disproportionately from "orchidelirium" — the Victorians' term for the madness these flowers inspire."
"Orchidelirium accurately reflected the social values of the people rich enough to indulge in it."
"Equally great was "Orchidelirium," the orchid craze that saw rare orchids being sold at London auctions for exorbitant prices."

Etymology

Blend of orchid + delirium.

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ɔː.kɪ.dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

orchidomania

Questions

How do you pronounce orchidelirium?: The recorded pronunciation is /ɔː.kɪ.dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/.
What does orchidelirium mean?: Synonym of orchidomania.
Where does orchidelirium come from?: Blend of orchid + delirium.

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