Antheraea

noun

An·​the·​raea

ˌan(t)thəˈrēə

: a genus of large moths (family Saturniidae) including the American polyphemus moth and several Asian species with larvae that produce silk of high quality see Tussah

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, probably irregularly from Greek anthēros brightly colored, brilliant, literally, flowery

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