sa·ty·rid
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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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“Satyrid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/satyrid. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of satyrid was in 1865
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