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lycaenid

/laɪˈsiːnɪd/

Meanings
noun
A member of the taxonomic family Lycaenidae, the gossamer-winged butterflies.

Examples :

"The gardener was delighted to spot a tiny, vibrant lycaenid flitting among the wildflowers in her garden. "
animal insect biology nature organism science

Related Words

Illustration flitting

flitting verb

/ˈflɪtɪŋ/

To move about rapidly and nimbly.

"The hummingbird flitted from flower to flower in the garden. "

Illustration gardener

gardener noun

/ˈɡɑːdnə/ /ˈɡɑɹdnɚ/

One who gardens; one who grows plants or cultivates a garden.

""Ponder the fact that God has made you a gardener, to root out vice and to plant virtue." — St. Catherine of Siena"

Illustration garden

garden noun

/ˈɡɑːdn̩/ /-n̩/

An outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.

"a vegetable garden  a flower garden"

Illustration family

family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

Illustration winged

winged adjective

/wɪŋ(ɪ)d/ /wɪŋd/ /wɪndʒd/

Having wings.

"The winged insect flew towards the bright light. "

Illustration butterflies

butterflies noun

/ˈbʌtərˌflaɪz/ /ˈbʌtərflaɪz/

(by ellipsis) butterflies in one's stomach

"Before her presentation, she had butterflies, hoping she wouldn't forget anything. "

Illustration delighted

delighted verb

/dɪˈlaɪtəd/

To give delight to; to affect with great pleasure; to please highly.

"A beautiful landscape delights the eye."

Illustration member

member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

Illustration gossamer

gossamer noun

/ˈɡɒ.sə.mə/ /ˈɡɑ.sə.mɚ/

A fine film or strand as of cobwebs, floating in the air or caught on bushes, etc.

"The early morning field was covered in gossamer, glistening in the sunlight. "

Illustration wildflowers

wildflowers noun

/ˈwaɪldflaʊərz/ /ˈwaɪldˌflaʊərz/

A wild (uncultivated) flowering plant.

"The meadow was covered in colorful wildflowers. "

Illustration vibrant

vibrant adjective

/ˈvaɪbɹənt/

Pulsing with energy or activity.

"He has a vibrant personality."

Illustration taxonomic

taxonomic adjective

/ˌtæksəˈnɑmɪk/ /ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/

Of, or relating to taxonomy.

"The taxonomic classification of animals helps scientists understand their evolutionary relationships. "