Phaeton

Definition of Phaeton

Pha´e`ton

n.	1.	A four-wheeled carriage (with or without a top), open, or having no side pieces, in front of the seat. It is drawn by one or two horses.
	2.	See Phaëthon.
	3.	(Zool.) A handsome American butterfly (Euphydryas Phaëton syn. Melitæa Phaëton). The upper side of the wings is black, with orange-red spots and marginal crescents, and several rows of cream-colored spots; - called also Baltimore.

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