Limenitis

Translingual

Etymology

From Ancient Greek λῐμήν (lĭmḗn, “harbor; sanctuary”) +‎ -itis. Cognate with Greek Λιμνίτης (Limnítis, “Limnitis”).

Proper noun

Limenitis f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Nymphalidae – certain butterflies, referred to as admirals.

See also

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