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solid-winged butterfly

[/ˈsɒlɪd wɪŋd ˈbʌtərflaɪ/]
nounfemininepl: solid-winged butterflies
borboleta de asas sólidas
1. A butterfly characterized by wings that are uniformly colored or patterned without transparent or translucent areas; belonging to the family Nymphalidae or similar groups with opaque wing surfaces
The solid-winged butterfly landed gracefully on the flower, displaying its rich orange and black pattern.
A borboleta de asas sólidas pousou graciosamente na flor, exibindo seu padrão rico em laranja e preto.
2. Any butterfly species lacking the delicate, thin, transparent wing membranes found in other butterfly types
Collectors prize solid-winged butterflies for their vibrant, distinctive coloration.
Os colecionadores apreciam as borboletas de asas sólidas por sua coloração vibrante e distintiva.
Synonyms
opaque-winged butterflysolid-winged insect
Antonyms
transparent-winged butterflyglass-winged butterfly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
borboleta de asas sólidas
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
borboleta de asas inteiras
Alternative phrasing emphasizing completeness of wing structure
Portugal
borboleta de asas opacas
Common term emphasizing non-transparent quality

Related Idioms & Phrases

light as a butterfly
flutter like a butterfly
butterfly effect
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