2. An inclosure containing fruit trees; also, the fruit
trees, collectively; -- used especially of apples,
peaches, pears, cherries, plums, or the like, less
frequently of nutbearing trees and of sugar maple trees.
{Orchard grass} (Bot.), a tall coarse grass ({Dactylis
glomerata}), introduced into the United States from
Europe. It grows usually in shady places, and is of value
for forage and hay.
{Orchard house} (Hort.), a glazed structure in which fruit
trees are reared in pots.
{Orchard oriole} (Zool.), a bright-colored American oriole
({Icterus spurius}), which frequents orchards. It is
smaller and darker thah the Baltimore oriole.