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peacock butterfly

/ˈpiːkɒk ˈbʌtəflaɪ/

Tradução: Borboleta grande e colorida (Aglais io), com manchas ocelares nas asas que lembram os olhos das penas da cauda do pavão.

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/ˈpiːkɒk ˈbʌtəflaɪ/B1formalscientific
  • ptBorboleta grande e colorida (Aglais io), com manchas ocelares nas asas que lembram os olhos das penas da cauda do pavão.

A large, colorful butterfly (Aglais io) with distinctive eyespots on its wings, resembling the tail feathers of a peacock.

  1. A colorful butterfly speciesB2formal

    A large, brightly colored butterfly (Aglais io) with distinctive eye-like spots on its wings, native to Europe and temperate Asia.

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    • The peacock butterfly is easily recognized by its striking eyespots.
    • In the garden, a peacock butterfly landed on a purple flower.
    • Peacock butterflies often hibernate in sheds or hollow trees during winter.