Meaning of the word "pierid butterfly" in English

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pierid butterfly

US /ˈpaɪərɪd ˌbʌtərflaɪ/
UK /ˈpaɪərɪd ˌbʌtərflaɪ/
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Noun

1.

a butterfly of the family Pieridae, typically white or yellow with black markings, including the cabbage white and brimstone butterflies

Example:
The garden was filled with delicate pierid butterflies fluttering among the flowers.
Identifying a pierid butterfly is often easy due to its characteristic white or yellow wings.
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