What was the original name of the butterfly?
A) Flutterby
B) Winged Beauty
C) Daydreamer
D) Fairyfly
Correct Answer:
A) Flutterby
Explanation:
The word “butterfly” is believed to have originated from the Middle English term “buttorfloege,” which means “butterfly.” However, there is a popular linguistic theory that suggests it may have been a mispronunciation of “flutterby” due to the insect’s characteristic flight pattern. Option A, “Flutterby,” represents this linguistic theory. Options B, C, and D are not the original names of butterflies.
