peacock butterfly; European peacock
Refers to the butterfly species Inachis io, known for its eye-like wing patterns. Common in Europe and temperate Asia.
A peacock butterfly flew into the garden.
Katakana spelling is common for this butterfly name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is possible but rarely used; usually written in kana.
Compound of 孔雀 (kujaku, 'peacock') + 蝶 (chō, 'butterfly'), from the eye-like patterns on its wings resembling a peacock's tail.