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saturniid

[suh-tur-nee-id]

noun

  1. any of several large, brightly colored moths of the family Saturniidae, comprising the giant silkworm moths.

adjective

  1. belonging or pertaining to the family Saturniidae.

saturniid

/ æˈɜːɪɪ /

noun

  1. any moth of the mainly tropical family Saturniidae, typically having large brightly coloured wings: includes the emperor, cecropia, and luna moths

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or belonging to the Saturniidae

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of saturniid1

First recorded in 1890–95, saturniid is from the New Latin word Saturniidae name of the family. See Saturnian, -id 2
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OPPOSITE: Plate 12 from Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium, showing a banana flower and young bananas, Maria also includes a saturniid moth with its caterpillar, cocoon, and pupa.

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