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red-spotted purple
[red-spot-id]
noun
purple7
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Word History and Origins
Origin of red-spotted purple1
An Americanism dating back to 1765–75
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“Here we go; come on out,” Schwiebert said, trying to coax a large red-spotted purple butterfly whose black frame occasionally eluded his view.
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The red-spotted purple is one of about 18 species residing in the Butterfly House, which opened to the public last week.
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