butterfly in Czech
butterfly in Czech is motýl, motýlek — butterfly means an insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
butterfly in Czech
motýl
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]
motýlek
Any of several plane curves that look like a butterfly; see Butterfly curve (transcendental) and Butterfly curve (algebraic).
What does "butterfly" mean?
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noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
"A butterfly fluttered past the window and settled on the lavender."
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verb To slice food almost all the way through and open it flat like a book.
"I usually butterfly the prawns so they cook quickly and look impressive."
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noun A swimming stroke in which both arms move together in a circular motion while the legs kick in a dolphin-like motion.
"Doing the butterfly for two lengths left my shoulders aching all evening."
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butterfly in a sentence
- A butterfly fluttered past the window and settled on the lavender.
- The children watched a caterpillar turn into a butterfly in the classroom jar.
- I usually butterfly the prawns so they cook quickly and look impressive.
- The chef butterflied the lamb leg so it would cook evenly on the grill.
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What is "butterfly" in Czech?
"butterfly" in Czech is motýl, motýlek. butterfly means: An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
How do you use "butterfly" in a sentence?
Example: "A butterfly fluttered past the window and settled on the lavender." In Czech, "butterfly" is motýl, motýlek.
Are there other ways to say "butterfly" in Czech?
Yes — Czech has 2 translations listed for "butterfly": motýl, motýlek.
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