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butterflies

British  
/ ˈbʌtəˌflaɪz /

plural noun

  1. informal tremors in the stomach region due to nervousness

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Dozens of new wild spaces are set to be created to attract butterflies, moths, and other wildlife across Glasgow.

From BBC

This winter's extreme flooding has destroyed nests, drowned small mammals and threatens a sharp drop in butterflies and other species this spring.

From BBC

“Grandpa,” I said, “what in the world did that fellow want with all of those butterflies?”

From Literature

To him those relics are akin to looking at a collection of lifeless butterflies preserved in a box.

From Los Angeles Times

We see trees, greenery, flowers, strawberries, butterflies and dragonflies.

From The Wall Street Journal