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Butterfly

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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)

Cookery . to slit open and spread apart to resemble the spread wings of a butterfly.

Adjective Also, butterflied.

Cookery . split open and spread apart to resemble a butterfly
butterfly shrimp; butterfly steak.

Synonyms

adjective
lepidopterological , lepidopterous
noun
admiral , alfalfa , aphrodite , apollo , buckeye , caterpillar , christmas , chrysalis , giant , grayling , lepidopteran , metamorphosis , monarch , morpho , moth , pupa , red admiral , satyr , skipper , tiger , underwing , ursula , viceroy , zebra

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