Hairstreak (Noun)
Meaning
Small butterflies having striped markings under the wings.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The hairstreak butterfly perched delicately on a leaf, its iridescent wings glimmering in the sunlight.
- Hairstreaks are known for their striking striped markings, which are visible when their wings are folded.
- The hairstreak's underside was a beautiful mottled brown and grey, with a distinctive white stripe running along the edge of its wings.
- As the hairstreak fluttered through the garden, its striped markings flashed briefly in the sunlight.
- The hairstreak's wings were a dull brown on top, but when it landed, its vibrant striped markings were revealed underneath.