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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

papillon

/pæpɪlɒ̃/ noun · British & US
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What does papillon mean?

noun

A small, delicate butterfly, especially the lop-eared butterfly, or a breed of small dog with long, hanging ears.

Example

"The papillon's large, dark eyes and delicate wings made it a popular subject for watercolor paintings."

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