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yellow admiral

Noun

Meaning

(now historical) A post-captain promoted to the rank of rear admiral on the understanding that he will immediately retire without having actually served at that rank. [from 18th c.]

A large butterfly, Vanessa itea, native to Australia and New Zealand, with yellow markings on the forewings. [from 19th c.]

Source: en.wiktionary.org

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