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  • noun (Zoöl.) Any one of numerous species of moths of the family Zygænidæ, most of which are bright colored. The wood nymph and the vine forester are examples. Also used adjectively.

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  • adjective Of or pertaining to moths in the family Zygaenidae.
  • noun zoology Any one of numerous species of moths of the family Zygaenidae, most of which are bright colored.

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