(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 4:31:59

Zyg"e*nid (?), n. [Cf. Gr. , probably the hammer-headed shark.] Zool.

Any one of numerous species of moths of the family Zygaenidae, most of which are bright colored. The wood nymph and the vine forester are examples. Also used adjectively.

 

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