Definition of "papilionaceous"
papilionaceous
adjective
comparative more papilionaceous, superlative most papilionaceous
(obsolete) Pertaining to a butterfly or butterflies.
(figurative) Like a butterfly; showy; capricious.
comparative more papilionaceous, superlative most papilionaceous
(obsolete) Pertaining to a butterfly or butterflies.
(figurative) Like a butterfly; showy; capricious.