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thistle butterfly
noun
- any nymphalid butterfly of the genus Vanessa, as the red admiral or painted lady.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of thistle butterfly1
First recorded in 1830–40
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Example Sentences
Consequently the Thistle butterfly has long been recognized as the most cosmopolitan species of its group.
From Project Gutenberg
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