hairstreak
hairstreak · hairstreaks
Any of many butterflies, of the subfamily Theclinae, that have hairlike projections on…Any of many butterflies, of the subfamily Theclinae, that have hairlike projections on the back wings.
Meaning
1 sensesAny of many butterflies, of the subfamily Theclinae, that have hairlike projections on the back wings.
More definitions
- small butterflies having striped markings under the wings
Origin
From hair + streak.From hair + streak.
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Forms
plural: hairstreaks| Singular | hairstreak |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- small butterflies having striped markings under the wings:hairstreak butterfly
Word family
6 related wordsSee also
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