Sign of the Day for Saturday, March 14, 2026

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March 14th is National Learn About Butterflies Day.

BUTTERFLY

(as in "the insect")

What is being signed (English Meaning)

BUTTERFLY (as in "the insect")

Sign Type
  • ASL
Sign Description

Both hands in the Open B Handshape, palms facing your body, connect at the thumbs, then the fingers bend backward, like wings flapping, while moving slightly upward.

Memory Aid

Think of the wings of a butterfly.

This Sign is Used to Say (Sign Synonyms)
  • BUTTERFLY (as in "the insect")
Examples of Usage
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English Sentence

Look at all the beautiful butterflies!

ASL Gloss

BEAUTIFUL BUTTERFLIES LOOK‑AT!

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Abby loves butterflies, monkeys and turtles.

ASL Gloss

BUTTERFLIES MONKEYS TURTLES A‑B‑B‑Y LOVES.

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I dislike butterflies.

ASL Gloss

BUTTERFLIES I DISLIKE.

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