perhonen — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
perhonen 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 (finance) A combination of four options of the same type at three strike prices giving limited profit and limited risk.
- butterfly stroke A swimming stroke in which the body is prone, the arms are moved in simultaneous circles, and the feet are kicked up and down.
- medallion A cut of meat resembling a large medal.
- question mark Polygonia interrogationis, a North American nymphalid butterfly with a silver mark on the underside of its hindwing resembling a question mark (sense 1).
butterfly — full definition
- noun An insect with large, often brightly patterned wings, known for its delicate flight.
- verb To slice food almost all the way through and open it flat like a book.
- noun A swimming stroke in which both arms move together in a circular motion while the legs kick in a dolphin-like motion.
medallion — full definition
- noun A large ornamental medal or disc-shaped pendant.
- noun A small round cut of meat, especially tenderloin.