painted lady

Any of certain cryptic patterned butterflies of genus Vanessa (family Nymphalidae), especially Vanessa cardui.

The painted trillium (Trillium undulatum), a forest wildflower of North America.

A prostitute (in reference to their use of makeup).

A Victorian house repainted with vibrant colors to accentuate the architectural design, especially in San Francisco, California.

The sea snail Phasianella australis.