satyrid

sa·tyr·id

noun

Any of numerous nymphalid butterflies of the subfamily Satyrinae, formerly the family Satyridae, which includes the satyrs and wood nymphs.

Origin of satyrid

From New Latin Satyridae former family name from Satyrus type genus from Latin satyrus satyr ; see satyr .

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adjective

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Noun

(plural satyrids)

Any butterfly of the family Satyridae

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