butterfly plant
1.
(
noun
) orchid having large elliptic to obovate fleshy leaves and fragrant pink-and-white flowers dotted with red
Synonyms:
Phalaenopsis amabilis
Related Words:
moth orchid
,
moth plant
2.
(
noun
) any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants
Synonyms:
butterfly orchid
,
dancing lady orchid
,
oncidium
Related Words:
orchid
,
orchidaceous plant
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