Red admiral Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun of temperate Europe and Asia; having black wings with red and white markings
    Vanessa atalanta.

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Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.), a beautiful butterfly (Vanessa Atalanta) common in both Europe and America. The front wings are crossed by a broad orange red band. The larva feeds on nettles. Called also Atlanta butterfly, and nettle butterfly.

Webster 1913