noun
admiral
A butterfly with dark wings and contrasting colored markings.
A red admiral rests on a flower with its wings spread.
Etymology
The butterfly name reuses the naval title. The precise reason for that naming is uncertain.
More examples
- The guide identifies a white admiral beside the path.
- Several admirals gather around the fallen fruit.
- The butterfly's markings help distinguish this admiral from nearby species.
Forms
admiral · admirals
Similar words
- butterfly
- Names the larger insect group rather than this kind.