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1. (n.) saturniid
any of several large, brightly colored moths of the family Saturniidae, characterized by feathery antennae and wings usu. having eyespots, comprising the giant silkworm moths.
2. (adj.) saturniid
belonging or pertaining to the family Saturniidae.
Etymology: (1890–95; < NL Saturniidae name of the family. See Saturnian , -id2)
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1. (noun) saturniid, saturniid moth
large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons
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