colour sergeant
(entomology) A nymphalid butterfly, , of tropical Asia.
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(entomology) A nymphalid butterfly, , of tropical Asia.
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(British) A non-commissioned officer in some infantry regiments of the British army, equivalent in rank to a staff sergeant in most other armies. A colour sergeant ranks above a sergeant and below a warrant officer.
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