butterfly

n. any of a number of winged insects of the order Lepidoptera having long slender bodies and four colorful wings; butterfly stroke (Swimming); person who is in constant pursuit of pleasure

A butterfly is an insect of the order Lepidoptera. Like all Lepidoptera, butterflies are notable for their unusual life cycle with a larval caterpillar stage, an inactive pupal stage, and a spectacular metamorphosis into a familiar and colourful winged adult form. Most species are day-flying so they regularly attract attention. The diverse patterns formed by their brightly coloured wings and their erratic yet graceful flight have made butterfly watching a popular hobby.
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Noun
1. diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings
(hypernym) lepidopterous insect, lepidopteron, lepidopteran
(hyponym) nymphalid, nymphalid butterfly, brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterfly
2. a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down
(synonym) butterfly stroke
(hypernym) swimming stroke
(part-meronym) dolphin kick
Verb
1. flutter like a butterfly
(hypernym) flit, flutter, fleet, dart
2. cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking; "butterflied shrimp"
(hypernym) unfold, spread, spread out, open
(classification) cooking, cookery, preparation
3. talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women"
(synonym) chat up, flirt, dally, coquet, coquette, romance, philander, mash
(hypernym) talk, speak
(hyponym) wanton

n. bow tie, small tie which resembles a bow, necktie which resembles a butterfly

(n.)
A general name for the numerous species of diurnal Lepidoptera.