Orchard

Sr'cherd, n. An inclosure or a emblage of fruit trees. [AS. orceard, ortgeard, wort-yard; wyrt, plant, geard, yard.] — Or'cnardist, n. One who cultivates orchards. Orchestra, or'kesor 6r-kes rtra, Or'ehester, -tre, -kester, ». The space in a theater between stage and audience a band of instrumental musicians. [L. and Gr. orchestra, Gr. or chais thai, to dance, orig. the space where the chorus danced.] — Orchestral, a. Pert, to, suitable for, or performed in, an orchestra. Orchil, rjr'kil, -chill a. -kill a, n. Same as Aechil. Orchis, Sr'kis, Or'chid, -kid, n. A perennial terrestrial or epiphytal plant of unnumbered species, many of w n c h bear /gj flowers of great beauty,.^' and singular in form £*£ found all over the world. [L. and Gr., a testicle, the shape of the roots.] Ordain, etc. See under Order. Ordeal, dr'de-al ancient form of trial, by lot, water, etc., to determine guilt or innocence severe trial accurate scrutinv. [Prop. 2 syllables; ME. ordal, AS. ordal, ordel, D. oordeel, a dealing Orchis. out, fr. AS. prefix or- (= D. oor-, OS. and G. ur-, Goth, us-), out, out of, and AS. dsel, a portion, share see Deal.]