Cabbage White

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkæbɪdʒ waɪt/

Definitions of cabbage white

noun a type of butterfly with predominantly white wings and some black markings, often found in gardens

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a cabbage white butterfly in the garden.

A2 The cabbage white is a common species of butterfly found in many gardens.

B1 The cabbage white butterfly is known for its distinctive white wings with black markings.

B2 Cabbage whites are often seen fluttering around cabbage patches in the summer months.

C1 The cabbage white, also known as Pieris rapae, is a widespread and well-studied butterfly species.

C2 Entomologists have conducted extensive research on the behavior and ecology of the cabbage white butterfly.

adjective describing the color or appearance of the cabbage white butterfly

Example Sentences

A1 The cabbage white butterfly is a common sight in gardens.

A2 The cabbage white flowers added a touch of elegance to the bouquet.

B1 She wore a beautiful cabbage white dress to the party.

B2 The artist painted a stunning cabbage white landscape with intricate details.

C1 The chef prepared a gourmet dish using cabbage white truffles.

C2 The antique vase was adorned with delicate cabbage white patterns.

Examples of cabbage white in a Sentence

formal The cabbage white butterfly is a common pest in gardens and farms.

informal I saw a cabbage white fluttering around the cabbage patch.

slang Those cabbage whites are everywhere, they're so annoying.

figurative Her dress was as white as a cabbage white butterfly's wings.

Grammatical Forms of cabbage white

past tense

cabbage whited

plural

cabbage whites

comparative

more cabbage white

superlative

most cabbage white

present tense

cabbage whites

future tense

will cabbage white

perfect tense

have cabbage whited

continuous tense

is cabbage whiting

singular

cabbage white

positive degree

cabbage white

infinitive

to cabbage white

gerund

cabbage whiting

participle

cabbage whited

Origin and Evolution of cabbage white

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'cabbage white' originated from the butterfly species Pieris rapae, which is commonly found in cabbage fields.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the butterfly species, 'cabbage white' later became a common name for the white cabbage moth that is a pest in cabbage crops.