small blue

entomology music

The term "small blue" primarily refers to a species of butterfly but can also be found in musical imagery.

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Definition

C1Entomology

(technical, UK)A tiny butterfly, scientifically known as Cupido minimus, found in Europe, often in calcareous grasslands.

Example

The small blue butterfly is commonly seen in the summer months across Europe.

C1Entomology

(technical, US)A small butterfly, scientifically known as Philotiella speciosa, native to North America.

Example

In North America, the small blue butterfly can be spotted in various habitats.

B2Music

(literary)A metaphorical expression used in Suzanne Vega's song to evoke the image of a small, round, cool object.

Example

"Small Blue Thing" by Suzanne Vega uses the imagery of a small blue object to convey a sense of calm and introspection.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "small blue":

light blue dark blue baby blue half blue full blue ice blue steel blue deep blue sky blue china blue berry blue sky-blue pink thin blue line blue button blue green little blue pill eggshell blue cornflower blue cobalt blue robin's-egg blue abyssal blue slate blue bice blue blue box navy blue duck-egg blue boy in blue powder blue black and blue blue lie royal blue saxe blue petrol blue gentian blue blue jay midnight blue blue flax true blue peacock blue blue bag cycad blue blue ice blue meanie blue beech cadet blue blue shirt blue light