mariposa

Definitions of mariposa
  1. noun
    a swimming stroke in which the arms are thrown forward together out of the water while the feet kick up and down
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    nado
    a method of moving the arms and legs to push against the water and propel the swimmer forward
  2. noun
    typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
    synonyms: falena, mariposa nocturna, palomilla, polilla
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    esfinge
    any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
    lagarta
    European moth introduced into North America; a serious pest of shade trees
    palomilla
    moth whose larvae feed on grain
    calavera
    European hawkmoth with markings on the back resembling a human skull
    cinabrio
    large red-and-black European moth; larvae feed on leaves of ragwort; introduced into United States to control ragwort
    type of:
    lepidóptero
    insect that in the adult state has four wings more or less covered with tiny scales
  3. noun
    a threaded nut with winglike projections for thumb and forefinger leverage in turning
    synonyms: palomilla
  4. noun
    offensive term for an openly homosexual man
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