1: any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender
branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often
grown as houseplants [syn: dancing lady orchid, butterfly
plant, butterfly orchid]
Based on WordNet 2.0
Oncidium : \On*cid"i*um\, n. [NL.] (Bot.)
A genus of tropical orchidaceous plants, the flower of one
species of which ({O. Papilio) resembles a butterfly.
