anglewing

Definitions of anglewing
  1. noun
    nymphalid butterfly having angular notches on the outer edges of the forewings
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    type of:
    brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterfly, nymphalid, nymphalid butterfly
    medium to large butterflies found worldwide typically having brightly colored wings and much-reduced nonfunctional forelegs carried folded on the breast
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