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butterfly

/ˈbʌtɚfˌlaɪ/ · 9 letters · 8 distinct letters

  1. noun

    diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings

  2. noun

    a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down

  3. verb

    flutter like a butterfly

  4. verb

    cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking

    butterflied shrimp

  5. verb

    talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions

    The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries

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