Definitions:

1. A white butterfly that has caterpillars which are pests of cabbages and related plants. NOUN
   • Farmers often battle cabbage white caterpillars, which can devastate crops like cabbage and kale.
2. Common name for the big, white and black butterfly Pieris brassicae. NOUN
   • The small white butterfly is commonly seen in gardens, feeding on nectar from flowers.
3. Refers to a type of butterfly belonging to the family Pieridae, often found in gardens and fields, known for their white or pale yellow wings with black markings. NOUN
   • The cabbage white butterflies flitted around the garden, their white wings catching the sunlight.

Synonyms:

• large white
• small white