蝴蝶 — meaning in English

English meaning

• butterfly noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.

Senses

蝴蝶 is used for these senses in English:

• butterfly A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]
• butterfly valve A valve with a disk-shaped mechanism which can be used for isolating or regulating flow.
• wing nut A nut with wing-like projections to provide leverage in turning with thumb and forefinger.

butterfly — full definition

1. noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
2. verb To slice food almost all the way through and open it flat like a book.
3. noun A swimming stroke in which both arms move together in a circular motion while the legs kick in a dolphin-like motion.