European skipper

noun

A small, bright orange and brown butterfly, Thymelicus lineola, of the family Hesperiidae. Also known as the Essex skipper

Meanings

nounEuropean skipper (plural European skippers)

plural European skippers

  1. A small, bright orange and brown butterfly, Thymelicus lineola, of the family Hesperiidae. Also known as the Essex skipper

Synonyms & antonyms

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