Meanings
- uncountableSynonym of orchidomania.
Orchidelirium accurately reflected the social values of the people rich enough to indulge in it.
2015, Richard Mabey, The Cabaret of Plants: Botany and the Imagination2 more examples
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.
2011, Christian Ziegler, Deceptive Beauties: The World of Wild Orchids, page 32Equally great was "Orchidelirium," the orchid craze that saw rare orchids being sold at London auctions for exorbitant prices.
2018, Why Look at Plants?: The Botanical Emergence in Contemporary Art, page 27Synonyms: orchidomania
Synonyms & antonyms
nounSynonym of orchidomania.
Origin
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orchidelirium. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orchidelirium
“orchidelirium.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/orchidelirium. Accessed November 4, 2026.
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