Noun: oncidium
- Any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants
"The oncidium's dancing lady flowers swayed in the breeze";
- dancing lady orchid, butterfly plant, butterfly orchid
Derived forms: oncidiums
Type of: orchid, orchidaceous plant
Part of: genus Oncidium
Encyclopedia: Oncidium