lepidopterist

UK
/ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərɪst/
US
/ˌlɛpɪˈdɑptərɪst/

Translations

lepidopteristnoun
lepidopterists
pl
UK
/ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərɪst/
US
/ˌlɛpɪˈdɑptərɪst/
The lepidopterist spent years studying the migration patterns of butterflies.
Лепидоптеролог потратил годы на изучение миграционных моделей бабочек.
Synonyms
butterfly expert
moth specialist
lepidopteristadjective
more lepidopterist
Comp.
most lepidopterist
Super.
UK
/ˌlɛpɪˈdɒptərɪst/
US
/ˌlɛpɪˈdɑːptərɪst/
Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "lepidopterist collection").

Definitions

lepidopteristnoun
A person who studies or collects butterflies and moths.
The lepidopterist spent hours in the field observing the behavior of various butterfly species.
lepidopteristadjective
Relating to lepidopterists or their work.
The museum hosts a lepidopterist exhibition every summer.