HyperDic: white_admiral

English > 2 senses of the expression white admiral:
NOUNanimalwhite admiral, banded purple, Limenitis arthemisNorth American butterfly with blue-black wings crossed by a broad white band
animalwhite admiral, Limenitis camillaEurasian butterfly with brown wings and white markings
English > white admiral: 2 senses > noun 1, animal
MeaningNorth American butterfly with blue-black wings crossed by a broad white band.
Synonymsbanded purple, Limenitis arthemis
Member ofLimenitis, genus Limenitismainly dark northern butterflies with white wing bars
Broadernymphalid, nymphalid butterfly, brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterflyMedium to large butterflies found worldwide / worldwide typically having brightly colored wings and much-reduced nonfunctional forelegs carried folded on the breast
English > white admiral: 2 senses > noun 2, animal
MeaningEurasian butterfly with brown wings and white markings.
SynonymLimenitis camilla
Member ofLimenitis, genus Limenitismainly dark northern butterflies with white wing bars
Broadernymphalid, nymphalid butterfly, brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterflyMedium to large butterflies found worldwide / worldwide typically having brightly colored wings and much-reduced nonfunctional forelegs carried folded on the breast

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