apefly en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈeɪp.flaɪ/
Etymology
Blend of ape + butterfly.
Meanings
- A small lycaenid butterfly native to South- and Southeast Asia, Spalgis epius, whose pupa is said to look like a monkey's face.
- Any butterfly in the genus Spalgis
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| apeflies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |