Meaning of "mariposa"

mariposa •

Sp n.
• • butterfly [syn. paruparo]

» synonyms and related words:

n.
• • 1. a small winged insect that flies about a flame: gamugamo
  • 2. clothes-moth: tanga
  • 3. a broadwinged insect very much like a butterfly, but flying mostly at night: mariposa