pha·eton /ˈfeətṇ/



 Pha·ë·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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 phaeton
      n : large open car seating four with folding top [syn: {touring
          car, tourer]