noun
- Plural of mariposa; butterflies, or a type of lily flower native to western North America.
Usage: Spanish word used in English, especially in southwestern U.S. contexts; Can refer to the insect (butterfly) or the flowering plant (Calochortus species)
Examples
- The garden was filled with colorful mariposas dancing among the flowers.
- Mariposas are an important part of the ecosystem in the desert regions.
- She photographed several mariposas during her hike through the canyon.
- The mariposa lily blooms in spring with delicate, spotted petals.
- Children chased mariposas across the meadow on a warm afternoon.