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i noun
any of numerous tropical American orchids of the genus Oncidium, having clusters of flowers showing great variety in size, form, and color.
Also called dancing lady orchid.
Origin:
< Neo-Latin (1800), equivalent to Greek onk(o)- (combining form of ónkos barb of an arrow) + Neo-Latin -idium -idium; so called from the crests on the labellum
< Neo-Latin (1800), equivalent to Greek onk(o)- (combining form of ónkos barb of an arrow) + Neo-Latin -idium -idium; so called from the crests on the labellum
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| oncidium | |
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| any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants |
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