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interlude(dictionary)
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monarch(dictionary)
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Merry Monarch, the(dictionary)
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monarch butterfly (sh) and interlude (oh)


monarch butterfly (sh)




Species (Danaus plexippus, family Danaidae) of milkweed butterfly, occurring worldwide but mainly in the Americas.

It is the only lepidopteran species to make a true migration (a two-way flight by the same individual). In North America, thousands of monarchs gather in autumn, migrate southward, sometimes more than 1,800 mi (2,900 km), and return north in spring. The distinctive coloration of the adult's wings (reddish brown, with black veins, a black border, and two rows of spots) warns predators of its bad taste. Several Other species derive protection by mimicking its coloration.


interlude (oh)



[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Medieval Latin; Origin: interludium, from Latin ludus 'play']
a period of time between two events or situations, during which something different happens
::a brief interlude of peace before a return to the battlefield
a short period of time between the parts of a play, concert etc
-synonym intermission intermission
a short piece of Music, talk etc used to fill such a period
a short romantic or sexual meeting or relationship
::a romantic interlude