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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

papilio

/pəˈpiːlɪəʊ/ noun · British & US
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What does papilio mean?

noun

A genus of butterflies, often brightly coloured, with a distinctive shape and flight pattern. The name 'papilio' comes from the Latin word for 'butterfly'.

Example

"The papilio's iridescent wings glimmered in the sunlight as it flitted from flower to flower."

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