Schmetterlingsförmige

Schmetterlingsförmige is a German adjective that translates to "butterfly-shaped" in English. It is used to describe objects or natural phenomena that resemble the form of a butterfly. This can include the wings of a butterfly itself, but also other shapes that possess a similar bilateral symmetry and two distinct lobes or wings, often with a central connecting point.

The term is commonly encountered in various fields. In anatomy and medicine, it might describe a particular arrangement of organs or a specific pattern of a rash. For example, a malar rash, often seen in lupus erythematosus, is sometimes described as schmetterlingsförmig due to its characteristic butterfly-like appearance across the cheeks and bridge of the nose. In botany, certain flower petals or leaf structures might be referred to as schmetterlingsförmig if their shape evokes that of a butterfly. The adjective highlights a visual similarity, emphasizing the spread-out, wing-like nature of the form. It is a descriptive term that relies on the universally recognized image of a butterfly to convey a particular visual characteristic.