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monarch butterfly

mon·arch but·ter·fly
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mon-erk, -ahrk buht-er-flahy]
    • /ˈmɒn ərk, -ɑrk ˈbʌt ərˌflaɪ/
    • /ˈmɒn.ək ˈbʌt.ə.flaɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mon-erk, -ahrk buht-er-flahy]
    • /ˈmɒn ərk, -ɑrk ˈbʌt ərˌflaɪ/

Definition of monarch butterfly words

  • noun monarch butterfly a large, deep-orange butterfly, Danaus plexippus, having black and white markings, the larvae of which feed on the leaves of milkweed. 1

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Origin of monarch butterfly

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Monarch butterfly

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monarch butterfly popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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