butterfly
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(noun) diurnal insect typically having a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad colorful wings.
Noun Definition 1
(noun) a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down. Synonyms: butterfly stroke.
Noun Definition 2
(verb) cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking. Example: "Butterflied shrimp."
Verb Definition 2