Meaning

2 senses
  1. A kind of computer keyboard consisting of two separate halves, intended to facilitate typing with two hands.

  2. A kind of computer keyboard where each key is activated by means of a scissor switch.

Origin

* (keyboard with separate halves): From the resemblance to a butterfly with outstretched w

* (keyboard with separate halves): From the resemblance to a butterfly with outstretched wings.

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Forms

plural: butterfly keyboards

See also

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