painted lady

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Any of certain cryptic patterned butterflies of genus Vanessa (family Nymphalidae), especially Vanessa cardui.
2. 2
   A painted trillium (Trillium undulatum), a forest wildflower of North America.
3. 3
   A flower of the pea family (Gompholobium scabrum), native to southwestern Australia.
4. 4
   A prostitute (in reference to their use of makeup).
5. 5
   A Victorian house repainted with vibrant colors to accentuate the architectural design, especially in San Francisco, California.
6. 6
   A sea snail (Phasianella australis).