butterfly plant n 1: orchid having large elliptic to obovate fleshy leaves and fragrant pink-and-white flowers dotted with red [syn: {Phalaenopsis amabilis}] 2: any orchid of the genus Oncidium: characterized by slender branching sprays of small yellow and brown flowers; often grown as houseplants [syn: {oncidium}, {dancing lady orchid}, {butterfly orchid}]