Butterfly
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A flying insect with four broad, often colourfully patterned wings, belonging to the order Lepidoptera. Undergoes complete metamorphosis from caterpillar to adult form.
“A beautiful monarch butterfly landed gently on the lavender blossoms.”
Pronunciation
IPA
[ˈbʌtəflaɪ]
Syllables
but·ter·fly
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Synonyms
lepidopteranflutterer
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Wordle
Contains double 't' and 'fly' ending; watch for the repeated consonant pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 19 points; the double 't' and 'y' provide good scoring opportunities
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