butterfly (25 synonym found)

Butterfly has 25 synonyms. The top synonyms for butterfly are tortoise shell, waterskiing, variegation, sidestroke, balneation, backstroke, harlequin, swimming and 17 more. Another word for butterfly is tortoise shell. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for butterfly?

A common synonym for butterfly is tortoise shell. Other synonyms include waterskiing, variegation, sidestroke, balneation.

How many synonyms does butterfly have?

Butterfly has 25 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does butterfly mean?

°A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.

Definition of butterfly:

°A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.
°The butterfly stroke.
°To cut almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.
°To cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across a gaping wound to close it.
(n) : a flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring; a swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down
(v) : to cut almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly; to cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across a gaping wound to close it
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Definition of butterfly:

°A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring.
°The butterfly stroke.
°To cut almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.
°To cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across a gaping wound to close it.
(n) : a flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring; a swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down
(v) : to cut almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly; to cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across a gaping wound to close it
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