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butterfly
[ buht-er-flahy ]
noun
- any of numerous diurnal insects of the order Lepidoptera, characterized by clubbed antennae, a slender body, and large, broad, often conspicuously marked wings.
- a person who flits aimlessly from one interest or group to another:
a social butterfly.
- butterflies, (used with a plural verb) Informal. a queasy feeling, as from nervousness, excitement, etc.
- a racing breaststroke, using a dolphin kick, in which the swimmer brings both arms out of the water in forward, circular motions.
- Carpentry. butterfly wedge.
- Sculpture. an X -shaped support attached to an armature.
- one of the swinging brackets of a butterfly table.
- Movies. a screen of scrim, gauze, or similar material, for diffusing light.
verb (used with object)
- Cooking. to slit open and spread apart to resemble the spread wings of a butterfly.
adjective
- Cooking. split open and spread apart to resemble a butterfly:
butterfly shrimp; butterfly steak.
butterfly
/ ˈ²úÊŒ³Ùəˌ´Ú±ô²¹Éª /
noun
- any diurnal insect of the order Lepidoptera that has a slender body with clubbed antennae and typically rests with the wings (which are often brightly coloured) closed over the back Compare moth lepidopteran
- a person who never settles with one group, interest, or occupation for long
- a swimming stroke in which the arms are plunged forward together in large circular movements
- commerce the simultaneous purchase and sale of traded call options, at different exercise prices or with different expiry dates, on a stock exchange or commodity market
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of butterfly1
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of butterfly1
Example Sentences
The heavy rains of the last few winters helped nurture scattered wildflower seeds, creating a dazzling burst of flowers in the spring that attracts butterflies and bees to the vivid petals.
Bosses at Newport-based company Tomoe Valve, which makes high performance butterfly valves that are used in a wide variety of projects all over the world, are less concerned.
Newport-based company, Tomoe Valve, makes high performance butterfly valves that are used in a wide variety of projects all over the world.
Last year was one of the worst on record for butterflies in the UK, conservationists have said.
When you see a butterfly touch down on a flower, you might feel a sense of joy because it reminds you of how delicate our world is.
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