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Oxycanus

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Ox·​y·​ca·​nus | \ ˌaksə̇ˈkānəs, -ksēˈk- \

Definition of Oxycanus

: a genus of moths (family Hepialidae) whose larvae include the subterranean caterpillars of New Zealand

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History and Etymology for Oxycanus

New Latin, from oxy- + Latin canus white

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“Oxycanus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Oxycanus. Accessed 12 Aug. 2022.

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