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butterfly orchid
an orchid (Oncidium papilio) with reddish flowers, native to South America
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noun
Any of certain orchids, including Epidendrum tampense of Florida, Habenaria psycodes of eastern North America, and Oncidium krameranum and O. pupilio of tropical America, having showy, brightly colored flowers.
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