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butterflies

British  
/ ˈbʌtəˌflaɪz /

plural noun

  1. informal tremors in the stomach region due to nervousness

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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The council says the BCP area is home to several important butterfly habitats, including Canford Heath, where rare Silver-studded Blue butterflies can be found, and Bourne Valley, which supports species such as the Large Skipper.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

On Friday, it launched its Big Butterfly Count, a yearly event asking members of the public to report the butterflies they see.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

Since then, however, she had been "encouraged" by initiatives such as No Mow May, which encourages people to let grassy areas grow wild, increasing the places for butterflies to feed and breed.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

He said the summer of 2024 was a "bad year" for butterflies.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

I clear my throat and pray that the butterflies in my stomach settle down.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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