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butterfly in Greek

butterfly in Greek is πεταλούδα, ψυχή — butterfly means an insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.

butterfly in Greek

πεταλούδα
noun
Pronounced: petalouda
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]
ψυχή
noun
Pronounced: psychi
A flying insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from moths by their diurnal activity and generally brighter colouring. [from 11th c.]

What does "butterfly" mean?

  1. noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
    "A monarch butterfly landed on the flower."
  2. verb To slice food almost all the way through and open it flat like a book.
    "Butterfly the chicken breast before grilling it."
  3. noun A swimming stroke in which both arms move together in a circular motion while the legs kick in a dolphin-like motion.
    "She swam the butterfly in the state championship."
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butterfly in a sentence

  • A monarch butterfly landed on the flower.
  • Butterfly the chicken breast before grilling it.
  • She swam the butterfly in the state championship.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "butterfly" in Greek?

"butterfly" in Greek is πεταλούδα, ψυχή. butterfly means: An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.

How do you pronounce πεταλούδα?

"butterfly" in Greek is πεταλούδα, pronounced "petalouda".

How do you use "butterfly" in a sentence?

Example: "A monarch butterfly landed on the flower." In Greek, "butterfly" is πεταλούδα, ψυχή.

Are there other ways to say "butterfly" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "butterfly": πεταλούδα, ψυχή.

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