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Webster 1913 Edition


Heliconian

Helˊi-co′ni-an

,
Adj.
[L.
Heliconius
.]
1.
Of or pertaining to Helicon.
Heliconian honey.”
Tennyson.
2.
(Zool.)
Like or pertaining to the butterflies of the genus
Heliconius
.

Definition 2024


Heliconian

Heliconian

English

Adjective

Heliconian (comparative more Heliconian, superlative most Heliconian)

  1. Of or pertaining to Helicon.
    • (Can we date this quote?) Tennyson
      Heliconian honey.
  2. (zoology) Like or pertaining to the butterflies of the genus Heliconius.