Definition of satyrid
: any of a family (Satyridae) of usually brown or gray butterflies that feed on grasses as larvae, typically have eyespots on the wings, and have one or more forewing veins swollen basally
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Origin and Etymology of satyrid
New Latin Satyridae, ultimately from Greek satyros
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