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Definition of buterfly

"buterfly" is probably misspelled. Trying butterfly instead Definition of butterfly

1. butterfly [ n ] diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

Synonyms butterfly Related Terms lepidopterous_insect pierid danaid sulphur_butterfly lycaenid ringlet nymphalid

2. butterfly [ v ] cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking
Examples: "butterflied shrimp"

Synonyms butterfly Related Terms unfold cooking

3. butterfly [ v ] flutter like a butterfly

Synonyms butterfly Related Terms flit

4. butterfly [ v ] talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
Examples: "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries" "My husband never flirts with other women"

Synonyms flirt coquet mash coquette romance philander dally butterfly chat_up Related Terms talk wanton vamp coquette wolf flirt

5. butterfly [ n ] a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down

Synonyms butterfly_stroke butterfly Related Terms swimming_stroke dolphin_kick

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