Definition
pieridine
noun
- A butterfly of the family Pieridae, typically white, yellow, or orange in color, including cabbage whites and clouded yellows.
Usage: technical/zoological; often used in plural form
Examples
- The pieridine fluttered across the garden, its white wings catching the sunlight.
- Pieridines are among the most common butterflies found in temperate regions.
- The cabbage white is a well-known pieridine pest in agricultural areas.
- Entomologists study pieridines to understand butterfly migration patterns.
- Several pieridine species have expanded their range due to climate change.