Pierid Butterfly (Noun)
Meaning
Any of numerous pale-colored butterflies having three pairs of well-developed legs.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The meadow in early summer is teeming with pierid butterflies that dance elegantly around the wildflowers.
- These delicate pierid butterflies take short flights between the blossoms to gather nectar.
- A careless movement caused the pierid butterfly to flutter its wings rapidly before flying away.
- The photographer waited patiently for hours in the garden to capture the perfect shot of a pierid butterfly with its wings spread wide.
- Cultivated gardens attract an array of beautiful pierid butterflies in shades of white and yellow.