Meaning of the word "peacock butterfly" in English

What does "peacock butterfly" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

peacock butterfly

US /ˈpiːkɑːk ˌbʌtərflaɪ/
UK /ˈpiːkɑːk ˌbʌtərflaɪ/
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Noun

1.

a large, colorful butterfly (Aglais io) with distinctive eye-spots on its wings, resembling the eyes on a peacock's tail feathers

Example:
The vibrant peacock butterfly landed gently on the lavender.
You can often spot a peacock butterfly in gardens during summer.
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