painted lady
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- Any of certain cryptic patterned butterflies of genus Vanessa (family Nymphalidae), especially Vanessa cardui.
- A painted trillium (Trillium undulatum), a forest wildflower of North America.
- A flower of the pea family (Gompholobium scabrum), native to southwestern Australia.
- A prostitute (in reference to their use of makeup).
- A Victorian house repainted with vibrant colors to accentuate the architectural design, especially in San Francisco, California.
- A sea snail (Phasianella australis).
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