butterflyer

/ˈbʌtərflaɪər/
noun
  1. A person who collects or studies butterflies.
    • The local butterflyer gave a talk about the migration patterns of monarchs.
    • The butterflyer carefully netted a rare blue morpho in the rainforest.
    • As a dedicated butterflyer, she kept a detailed journal of every species she spotted.
  2. A swimmer who specializes in the butterfly stroke.
    • She trained as a butterflyer and competed in the national championships.
    • The young butterflyer broke the school record in the 100-meter event.
    • Coaches look for strong shoulders and good rhythm in a butterflyer.
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