Papillon: meaning, definitions and examples
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papillon
[ ˈpæpiˌjɒn ]
breed of dog
A small dog of a breed having erect ears, a long silky coat, and a bushy tail.
Synonyms
butterfly dog
Examples of usage
- He adopted a papillon puppy from the shelter.
- The papillon won the Best in Show award at the dog show.
movie title
A 1973 Franco-American crime film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, based on the memoirs of Henri Charrière.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Papillon is considered a classic prison escape movie.
- Steve McQueen starred in the title role of Papillon.
Translations
Translations of the word "papillon" in other languages:
🇵🇹 borboleta
🇮🇳 तितली
🇩🇪 Schmetterling
🇮🇩 kupu-kupu
🇺🇦 метелик
🇵🇱 motyl
🇯🇵 蝶 (ちょう)
🇫🇷 papillon
🇪🇸 mariposa
🇹🇷 kelebek
🇰🇷 나비
🇸🇦 فراشة
🇨🇿 motýl
🇸🇰 motýľ
🇨🇳 蝴蝶 (húdié)
🇸🇮 metulj
🇮🇸 fiðrildi
🇰🇿 көбелек
🇬🇪 პეპელა
🇦🇿 kəpənək
🇲🇽 mariposa
Word origin
The word 'papillon' originates from the French language, where it means 'butterfly'. The name refers to the breed of dogs due to their butterfly-like ears. Papillons are known for their elegant appearance and playful nature. The term has been used in various contexts, including dog breeding and film titles. The popularity of the word has grown due to the charm and uniqueness associated with both the dog breed and the movie.