zygenid Meaning, Definition & Usage

Zyg"e*nid noun
Etymology
Cf. Gr. , probably the hammer-headed shark.
Definitions
  1. (Zoöl.) Any one of numerous species of moths of the family Zygænidæ, most of which are bright colored. The wood nymph and the vine forester are examples. Also used adjectively.

Webster 1913