- plural of butterfly.
butterflies
Example Sentences
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She also wants to add a water feature where birds and butterflies can bathe and sip, and she plans to plant more berries to attract more pollinators.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Across the UK, the distribution of Duke of Burgundy butterflies has fallen by 89% since 1982, according to Buttery Conservation.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
While Nereyda felt the familiar butterflies about what the next day might bring, AB focused on what mattered to her.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
"With Plumpton College, we've created this incredible space where we'll house up to 3,000 butterflies," Matt said.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
I reach out to get a larger sample and two water butterflies dart back to safety.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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