Comma

/ˈkɑmə/ noun

Definition

A punctuation mark (,) used to separate words or ideas in a sentence, or a type of butterfly with white-spotted orange wings.

Etymology

From Latin 'comma' and Greek 'komma' meaning a short clause or segment cut off. Originally it referred to a small piece cut from a longer text. The punctuation mark was named after this grammatical concept.

Kelly Says

The comma butterfly is named because its wings have white comma-shaped markings—and it's one of the few butterflies that can survive harsh winters in northern regions by producing special antifreeze-like compounds in their bodies!

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