noun
any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants
• Syn: ↑oncidium, ↑butterfly plant, ↑butterfly orchid
• Hypernyms: ↑orchid, ↑orchidaceous plant
• Member Holonyms: ↑genus Oncidium
Useful english dictionary. 2012.