"butterflier" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: butterfliers [plural]
Etymology: From butterfly + -er. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|butterfly|er|id2=occupation}} butterfly + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} butterflier (plural butterfliers)
  1. One who collects or studies butterflies.
    Sense id: en-butterflier-en-noun-SKZq~~ob Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (occupation), Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er (occupation): 52 48 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 60 40 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 56 44
  2. (swimming) Someone who competes in butterfly swimming. Categories (topical): Swimming
    Sense id: en-butterflier-en-noun-dz-ig~Hm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (occupation) Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 45 55 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er (occupation): 52 48 Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports, swimming

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