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Meaning of butterflies

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

butterflies

noun

Definitions

  1. (by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

noun

Definitions

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

  2. A use of surgical tape, cut into thin strips and placed across an open wound to hold it closed.

    Example: butterfly tape

  3. The butterfly stroke.

  4. (in plural) A sensation of excited anxiety felt in the stomach.

    Example: I get terrible butterflies before an exam.

verb

Definitions

  1. To cut (food) almost entirely in half and spread the halves apart, in a shape suggesting the wings of a butterfly.

    Example: Butterfly the chicken before you grill it.

  2. To cut strips of surgical tape or plasters into thin strips, and place across (a gaping wound) to close it.