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CIDE DICTIONARY

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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