Noun: nymphalid nim-fu-lid
- Medium to large butterflies found worldwide typically having brightly coloured wings and much-reduced nonfunctional forelegs carried folded on the breast
"The nymphalid butterfly's vibrant wings made it a favourite of photographers";
- nymphalid butterfly, brush-footed butterfly, four-footed butterfly
Derived forms: nymphalids
Type of: butterfly
Part of: family Nymphalidae, Nymphalidae
Encyclopedia: Nymphalid