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A general name for the numerous species of diurnal Lepidoptera.

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  1. n. A general name for the numerous species of diurnal Lepidoptera.
  2. n. diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
  3. n. a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down
  4. v. flutter like a butterfly
  5. v. cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking
  6. v. talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
  7. A general name for the numerous species of diurnal Lepidoptera.
  8. n:100 n. diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings n. a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down v. flutter like a butterfly v. cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking