aurelian Definition
a person who collects or studies butterflies and moths.
Using aurelian: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "aurelian" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
As an aurelian, he spent most of his time in the field collecting and studying butterflies.
Example
She became an aurelian after discovering her love for butterflies and moths.
Example
The museum has a collection of specimens donated by local aurelians.
aurelian Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for aurelian
- lepidopterist
- butterfly collector
- moth collector
Phrases with aurelian
the idea that small changes can have large effects on complex systems, named after the concept that a butterfly flapping its wings in one part of the world could cause a hurricane in another part of the world
Example
The butterfly effect is often used to describe how small decisions can have major consequences.
to store something away for a long period of time, especially clothing or other items made of fabric, with mothballs to prevent damage from moths
Example
I had to mothball my winter clothes when I moved to a warmer climate.
a feeling of nervousness or anxiety, especially before a performance or event
Example
I always get butterflies in my stomach before a big presentation.
Origins of aurelian
from Latin 'aurelianus', meaning 'pertaining to gold'
Summary: aurelian in Brief
An 'aurelian' [aw-reel-yuhn] is a person who collects or studies butterflies and moths. It comes from the Latin word 'aurelianus', meaning 'pertaining to gold.' An aurelian's work involves collecting and studying butterfly specimens, and they are sometimes referred to as 'butterfly collectors' or 'moth collectors.' The phrase 'butterfly effect' refers to the idea that small changes can have large effects on complex systems, while 'mothball' means to store something away for a long period of time.
