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butterfly

[buht-er-flahy] / ˈbʌt ərˌflaɪ /
NOUN
caterpillar
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The zoo is working on the breed release project alongside partners Knepp Rewilding, Royal Holloway University and Butterfly Conservation.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

The tall stems of daisies bend above the delicate petals of peonies on a Raspberry Yogurt Basil Cake; a single nasturtium blossom tops an Earl Grey Butterfly Pea Ginger Mini Cake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

He then worked with Butterfly Conservation, the local council and the University of Sussex to confirm that this butterfly species does live in Surrey.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

Olivia's Butterfly Foundation, which was set up in the schoolgirl's memory, thanked supporters from "the bottom of our hearts".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Or should I charge through the flames after the Butterfly?

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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