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Word: Butterfly
Speech Type: Noun
Old English buterflege, from butter + fly; perhaps from the cream or yellow colour of common species, or from an old belief that the insects stole butter
ˈbʌtəflʌɪ
a nectar-feeding insect with two pairs of large, typically brightly coloured wings that are covered with microscopic scales. Butterflies are distinguished from moths by having clubbed or dilated antennae, holding their wings erect when at rest, and being active by day.
Short Definition:nectar-feeding insect with two pairs of large wings
a showy or frivolous person
Short Definition:showy or frivolous person
Examples:- a social butterfly
a fluttering and nauseous sensation felt in the stomach when one is nervous.
Short Definition:fluttering and nauseous sensation felt in stomach
a stroke in swimming in which both arms are raised out of the water and lifted forwards together.
Short Definition:stroke in swimming in which both arms are raised out of water
Word: Butterfly
Speech Type: Verb
ˈbʌtəflʌɪ
split (a piece of meat or fish) almost in two and spread it out flat
Short Definition:split piece of meat or fish almost in two
Examples:- butterfly the shrimp using a small sharp knife
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