butterfly mine en · NOUN
Etymology
From being a mine that has an appearance reminiscent of a butterfly.
Meanings
- A type of winged air-dispersed and air-dropped anti-personnel landmine, typically without metal parts, so undetectable by usual metal detectors for landmines; looking like a child's toy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| butterfly mines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |