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pierid butterfly vs butterfly

butterfly vs pierid butterfly

pierid butterfly and butterfly both are nouns.

pierid butterfly is not a verb while butterfly is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pierid butterfly Yes No No No
butterfly Yes No Yes No
As nouns, butterfly is a hypernym of pierid butterfly; that is, butterfly is a word with a broader meaning than pierid butterfly:
  • pierid butterfly: any of numerous pale-colored butterflies having three pairs of well-developed legs
  • butterfly: diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
pierid butterfly (noun) butterfly (noun)
any of numerous pale-colored butterflies having three pairs of well-developed legs a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down
diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
pierid butterfly (verb) butterfly (verb)
talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking
flutter like a butterfly
Difference between pierid butterfly and butterfly

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