butterflies

/ ˈbʌtəˌflaɪz /

plural noun

1. informal,  tremors in the stomach region due to nervousness

Example Sentences

I see healthy green trees, colorful butterflies, and clean water rushing through the plant-covered soil.

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As I swiveled on my diner stool, the butterflies started to grow.

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Not only is the result prettier than grass, the plants also support pollinators like moths and butterflies.

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Not just for the beautiful colours but for the vibrancy of the bees, butterflies and moths flying around, which need that habitat.

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Just like butterflies grow inside a cocoon, planets form inside the cozy belly of protoplanetary discs.

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Related Words

• angst 
• apprehension 
• concern 
• disquiet 
• doubt 
• dread 
• jitters www.thesaurus.com
• misery 
• misgiving 
• mistrust 
• nervousness 
• panic 
• restlessness 
• suffering 
• suspense 
• trouble 
• uncertainty 
• unease 
• uneasiness www.thesaurus.com