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1. Any of certain cryptic patterned butterflies of genus Vanessa (family Nymphalidae), especially Vanessa cardui.

   Synonyms:cosmopolite

2. The painted trillium (Trillium undulatum), a forest wildflower of North America.

3. A prostitute (in reference to their use of makeup).

4. A Victorian house repainted with vibrant colors to accentuate the architectural design, especially in San Francisco, California.