PARNASSIAN

Par*nas"sian, a. Etym: [L. Parnassius.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to Parnassus.

Par*nas"sian, n. Etym: [See Parnassus.] (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of numerous species of butterflies belonging to the genus Parnassius. They inhabit the mountains, both in the Old World and in America.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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WHOLE

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