[ˈbʌtəflʌɪ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a nectar-feeding insect with two pairs of large, typically brightly coloured wings that are covered with microscopic scales. Butterflies are distinguished from moths by having clubbed or dilated antennae, holding their wings erect when at rest, and being active by day

- a showy or frivolous person
(e.g: a social butterfly)

- a fluttering and nauseous sensation felt in the stomach when one is nervous

- a stroke in swimming in which both arms are raised out of the water and lifted forwards together


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English buterflege, from butter + fly; perhaps from the cream or yellow colour of common species, or from an old belief that the insects stole butter

[ˈbʌtəflʌɪ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- split (a piece of meat or fish) almost in two and spread it out flat
(e.g: butterfly the shrimp using a small sharp knife)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English buterflege, from butter + fly; perhaps from the cream or yellow colour of common species, or from an old belief that the insects stole butter