Definition

1. Noun:
   • A species of butterfly: Pieris brassicae is the scientific name for a butterfly species commonly known as the large white or large cabbage white. It is the Old World (European) form of the cabbage butterfly.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The larvae of Pieris brassicae can cause significant damage to cabbage crops.
  • Gardeners often try to control populations of Pieris brassicae to protect their vegetables.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific/entomological contexts: The name is used precisely to distinguish this specific species from other, similar butterflies like (the small white).
  • The study focused on the migration patterns of Pieris brassicae.

Variants and Related Words

• Large white: The common name for .
• Large cabbage white: Another common name for this species.
• Cabbage butterfly / Cabbage white: General terms that can refer to several species, including .

Synonyms

• Large white butterfly
• Large cabbage white butterfly

Notes on Meaning

• The term specifically refers to the biological species. It is not used in general language but is standard in scientific and gardening contexts.
• As a proper noun (a scientific name), it is typically written in italics.

Noun

1. Old World form of cabbage butterfly