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Butterflies
The definition of butterflies are nectar-feeding, flying insects with wings, or the term butterflies also refers to a feeling of nerves, which might cause a fluttering in your stomach.
(noun)- Nectar feeding insects called Monarchs are an example of butterflies.
- The nervous feeling that a child gets before her first dance recital is an example of butterflies.
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Butterflies
See also insects.
Lepidoptera
an order of insects comprising the butterflies, moths, and skippers, that as adults have four membranous wings more or less covered with scales. —lepidopterous, lepidopteral, adj.
a branch of zoology that studies butterflies and moths. —lepidopterist, n.
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