pulvil

/ˈpʊlvɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of small, delicate, and usually colorful insect, especially a butterfly or a moth

“The pulvil perched delicately on the edge of the flower, its wings fluttering gently in the breeze.”

Synonyms

  • butterfly
  • insect
  • moth

Antonyms

  • beetle
  • large insect