hairstreak

/ˌhɛərˈstrik/
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Definitions of hairstreak
  1. noun
    small butterflies having striped markings under the wings
    synonyms: hairstreak butterfly
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    types:
    Strymon melinus
    larvae are pests of various economic plants
    type of:
    lycaenid, lycaenid butterfly
    any of various butterflies of the family Lycaenidae
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