About The Word Papilio
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Papilio
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What's The Definition Of Papilio?Synonyms | Synonyms for Papilio: Related Terms | Find terms related to Papilio: See Also | Papilio In Webster's Dictionary \Pa*pil"i*o\, n. [L., a butterfly.] (Zo["o]l.)
A genus of butterflies.
Note: Formerly it included numerous species which are now
placed in other genera. By many writers it is now
restricted to the swallow-tailed butterflies, like
{Papilio polyxenes, or asterias}, and related species.
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