Lexical entry
ゼフィルス
zefirusu
Any gossamer-winged butterfly belonging to the tribe Theclini.
Science & MedicinePure GairaigoSource: Latin
Meaning
A collective term used in Japan for various species of hairstreak butterflies within the Lycaenidae family, specifically the tribe Theclini.
- hairstreak butterfly
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