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transparent butterfly

[/trænsˈpɛrənt ˈbʌtərflaɪ/]
nounfemininepl: transparent butterflies
borboleta transparente
1. A butterfly species characterized by wings that are partially or completely transparent, allowing light to pass through them
The transparent butterfly fluttered gracefully through the rainforest canopy.
A borboleta transparente pairava graciosamente sobre o dossel da floresta tropical.
2. Any butterfly with translucent wing membranes, often from the family Nymphalidae, such as Godyris species
Scientists study transparent butterflies to understand the evolution of wing transparency.
Os cientistas estudam as borboletas transparentes para compreender a evolução da transparência das asas.
Synonyms
glass wing butterflyclear-wing butterflytranslucent butterfly
Antonyms
opaque butterflysolid-winged butterfly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
borboleta transparente
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
borboleta de asas transparentes
More descriptive variation
Portugal
borboleta translúcida
Alternative term using 'translúcida' instead of 'transparente'
Amazonia
borboleta de vidro
Colloquial term meaning 'glass butterfly'

Related Idioms & Phrases

light as a transparent butterfly - extremely light and delicate
see through someone like a transparent butterfly - to understand someone completely
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