butterfly bush

/ˌbʌdərˈflaɪ bʊʃ/
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Definitions of butterfly bush
  1. noun
    tropical shrub having clusters of white or violet or yellow flowers
    synonyms: buddleia
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    type of:
    bush, shrub
    a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
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