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Butterfly Gives A Firm Penetrating Nip Crossword Clue
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PEACOCK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PEACOCK
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PEACOCK" which means:
- noun
- • European butterfly having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot
- • Male peafowl; having a crested head and very large fanlike tail marked with iridescent eyes or spots verb
- • To strut about proudly.
- • To engage in peacocking, ostentatious dress or behaviour to impress women.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The peacock spread its feathers in a magnificent display."
- • "The zoo had a beautiful peacock roaming freely in the park."
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| The Guardian Cryptic29 Dec 2017 | Across 1 | |
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