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but·ter·fly
 butterfly
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- pronunciation:
- buh
t
 r
flaI
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
butterflies |
| definition: |
an insect with four large wings that flies mostly in the daytime. Butterflies are closely related to moths but have thinner bodies and are usually more brightly colored.
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| related words: |
monarch |
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| derivation: |
butterflied (adj.) |
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