Helen
/ˈhɛlən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Helens
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Any of various papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.
Noun
Examples
The Yellow Helen […] belongs to a clade of related swallowtail butterflies, the helenus group, or Helens, which are typically large, predominantly black butterflies with long tails and a large, white area on the hindwings.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Either of a pair of curved, spine-like appendages on some hyoliths.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
các phụ lục cong giống như gai ở một số hyolith
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Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Helen” mean?
Any of various papilionid butterflies of the genus Papilio.
Is “Helen” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.