Associations to the word «Vanessa»

Wiktionary

VANESSA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Nymphalidae   — brush-footed butterflies including the red admirals.
VANESSA, proper noun. A female given name.
VANESSA ATALANTA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Nymphalidae   — the red admiral butterfly.

Dictionary definition

VANESSA, noun. Painted beauty and red admiral.

Wise words

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