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1. butterfly

verb. ['ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ'] cut and spread open, as in preparation for cooking.

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  • buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Butterfly Valve

2. butterfly

noun. ['ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ'] a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down.

Etymology

  • buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. butterfly

verb. ['ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ'] talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions.

Etymology

  • buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. butterfly

verb. ['ˈbʌtɝˌflaɪ'] flutter like a butterfly.

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  • buterflie (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • buttorfleoge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. valve

noun. ['ˈvælv'] the entire one-piece shell of a snail and certain other molluscs.

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  • valva (Latin)

10. valve

noun. ['ˈvælv'] one of the paired hinged shells of certain molluscs and of brachiopods.

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  • valva (Latin)