Satyrid definition
Any of numerous nymphalid butterflies of the subfamily Satyrinae, formerly the family Satyridae, which includes the satyrs and wood nymphs.
noun
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Noun
Singular:
satyrid
Plural:
satyridsOrigin of satyrid
- From New Latin Satyridae former family name from Satyrus type genus from Latin satyrus satyr satyr
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition