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zygenid
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zygenid, n. [Cf. Gr. , probably the hammer-headed shark.].
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. [1913 Webster]
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