Saturniid
noun
1.
any of several large, brightly colored moths of the family Saturniidae, comprising the giant silkworm moths.
adjective
2.
belonging or pertaining to the family Saturniidae.
noun
1.
any moth of the mainly tropical family Saturniidae, typically having large brightly coloured wings: includes the emperor, cecropia, and luna moths
adjective
2.
of, relating to, or belonging to the Saturniidae
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