papilionaceous

English

adj
Definitions
  • Having the form of a butterfly.
  • (botany) Having a corolla showing bilateral symmetry with prominent wing-like petals, as found in the Faboidea (Papilionoidea).
  • (botany) Of or pertaining to the Fabaceae family of plants.

Etymology

Derived from Latin papilio (butterfly).

Origin

Latin

papilio

Gloss

butterfly

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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