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Butterfree is a combination of ''{{wp|butterfly}}'' and ''free'', possibly referring to its ability to fly after being grounded for two evolutionary stages. It may also involve 振る ''furu'' (to flap, as in wings). | Butterfree is a combination of ''{{wp|butterfly}}'' and ''free'', possibly referring to its ability to fly after being grounded for two evolutionary stages. It may also involve パタパタ ''patapata'' (onomatopoeia for something flapping, such as wings) and 振る ''furu'' (to flap, as in wings). | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||