butterflies
Definitions
Plural of butterfly; colorful, day-flying insects with four large, often brightly colored wings.
A nervous feeling or sensation of fluttering in the stomach, typically caused by anxiety or excitement.
Examples
I felt a flutter of butterflies in my stomach before my big presentation.
The garden was filled with colorful butterflies dancing among the flowers.
Synonyms
Lepidoptera winged insects fluttering creatures nectar feeders