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1. butterfly_bush
noun. tropical shrub having clusters of white or violet or yellow flowers.
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2. butterfly
verb. ['ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ'] cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking.
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Etymology
- butterfly (English)
- buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. butterfly
noun. ['ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ'] a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down.
Synonyms
Etymology
- butterfly (English)
- buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. butterfly
noun. ['ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ'] diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings.
Etymology
- butterfly (English)
- buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. butterfly
verb. ['ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ'] talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions.
Etymology
- butterfly (English)
- buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
- buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. bush
noun. ['ˈbʊʃ'] a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems.
Etymology
- bush (English)
- busch (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. bush
noun. ['ˈbʊʃ'] a large wilderness area.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- bush (English)
- busch (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. bush
noun. ['ˈbʊʃ'] dense vegetation consisting of stunted trees or bushes.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bush (English)
- busch (Middle English (1100-1500))