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Its design appears to be based upon a common butterfly, most likely a {{wp|Large White|Cabbage White butterfly}} (more specifically, {{wp|Black-veined White|Aporia crataegi}}). | Its design appears to be based upon a common butterfly, most likely a {{wp|Large White|Cabbage White butterfly}} (more specifically, {{wp|Black-veined White|Aporia crataegi}}). | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Its name is a combination of ''{{wp|butterfly}}'' and ''free'', possibly referring to its ability to fly after being grounded for two evolutionary stages. ''Butter''free, with its pre-evolution’s name, pronounced Cater-"''pea''", and second form Meta''pod'', seem to suggest a food theme (peas in particular). | |||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||