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butterfly meaning and definition

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BUTTERFLY noun

Definition of butterfly (noun)

  1. diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
  2. a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down

BUTTERFLY verb

Definition of butterfly (verb)

  1. flutter like a butterfly
  2. cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking
    • "butterflied shrimp"
  3. talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
Source: Princeton University Wordnet

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