Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun The typical genus of Paphiidæ.

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Examples

  • We now believe a submission we originally identified as Antheraea mylitta is actually Antheraea paphia.

    What's That Bug? bugman 2010

  • Antheraea paphia from India, not Antheraea yamamai or Antheraea mylitta

    What's That Bug? bugman 2010

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  • Greek Name of Aphrodite in Cyrus; Of Paphos, an epithet of Venus.

    July 11, 2008