Note: The translation for this entry is currently under quality review. Some content is temporarily displayed in English only.
butterfly
The term evokes a sense of fragility and transformation, often associated with lightness and ephemeral beauty in a biological context. It carries a positive, delicate connotation when referring to the insect, though it can shift toward technical precision when describing mechanical components or athletic disciplines.
In culinary contexts, the verb describes a specific geometric transformation of food. This action is designed to increase surface area for faster cooking or more aesthetic presentation, mirroring the symmetrical opening of wings.
Meanings
An insect with two pairs of large, often brightly colored wings, belonging to the order Lepidoptera.
The monarch butterfly migrates thousands of miles each year.
A swimming stroke in which the arms move simultaneously and the legs perform a dolphin-like kick.
He won the gold medal in the 200-meter butterfly.