Butterfly (red or white) (7)

I believe the answer is:

admiral

(Other definitions for admiral that I've seen before include "Top-ranking naval officer" , "Navy rank" , "Chief commander of fleet" , "[NELSON] perhaps" , "Senior officer; mad liar (anag.)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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