peacock butterfly

noun

: any of several butterflies having ocellate spots on the wings: such as
a
: a widespread European butterfly (Nymphalis io)

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“Peacock butterfly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peacock%20butterfly. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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