Phaëton /(fā"ē̇*tŏn)/
Pha·ë·ton
Phaëton
n.
- 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.
- See Phaëthon.
- 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. (Zool.)