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noun
A butterfly of the species Danaus plexippus, native to North and Central America.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
large migratory American butterfly having deep orange wings with black and white markings; the larvae feed on milkweed
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: monarch, milkweed butterfly, Danaus plexippus
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: danaid, danaid butterfly
History
Believed to have been named in honor of King William III of England, as the butterfly’s main color is that of the king’s secondary title, Prince of Orange.
Across languages
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