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2. butterfly-shaped

adjective. shaped like a butterfly.

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3. butterfly

verb. ['ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ'] cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking.

Etymology

  • butterfly (English)
  • buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. 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.

Etymology

  • butterfly (English)
  • buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. 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))

6. butterfly

verb. ['ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ'] talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions.

Etymology

  • butterfly (English)
  • buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. butterfly

verb. ['ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ'] flutter like a butterfly.

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  • butterfly (English)
  • buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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