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Noun: oncidium
  1. Any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants
    - dancing lady orchid, butterfly plant, butterfly orchid

Derived forms: oncidiums

Type of: orchid, orchidaceous plant

Part of: genus Oncidium

Encyclopedia: Oncidium