Orchidelirium
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɔː.kɪ.dɪˈlɪ.ɹi.əm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Orchidelirium is a noun meaning Synonym of orchidomania.
Meaning
Synonym of orchidomania.
Example Sentences
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.
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.
Synonyms for orchidelirium
Depending on context, synonyms include orchidomania.
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