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Meaning of butterfly
The primary meaning of the word "butterfly" is a type of insect with large, often colorful wings.
Etymology of butterfly
The word "butterfly" has its roots in Old English "butorflēoge" or "buterflēoge", which is derived from "butor" (butter) and "flēoge" (fly), possibly due to the yellow color of certain species or the fact that they were found near butter or milk.
The term has been used in the English language since the 9th century to describe these insects.
Synonyms
moth
bee
wasp
fly
insect
lepidopteran
creature
animal
pest
bug
beetle
dragonfly
damselfly
cicada
grasshopper
cricket
locust
flea
gnat
midge
hornet
ant
cockroach
silverfish
firefly
lightning bug
ladybug
lacewing
caddis fly
mayfly
stonefly
robber fly
horsefly
blowfly
housefly
fruit fly
aphid
whitefly
scale insect
leafhopper
planthopper
treehopper
leafminer
sawfly
thrip
psocid
booklouse
bark beetle
weevil
click beetle
blister beetle
longhorn beetle
Definitions
- A flying insect with a slender body, typically with brightly colored wings, that undergoes a complete transformation (holometabolism) from a caterpillar to a pupa and then to the adult form.
- * A person who flits from one activity or interest to another, without staying with any for very long.
Usage Examples
- The garden was filled with beautiful butterflies, including monarchs and swallowtails.
- * She was a social butterfly, attending every party and event in town.
- * The butterfly effect refers to the idea that small changes can have large, unintended consequences.