| maia | <zoology> A genus of spider crabs, including the common European species (Maia squinado). A beautiful American bombycid moth (Eucronia maia). Origin: From L. Maia, a goddess. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| maian | <zoology> Any spider crab of the genus Maia, or family Maiadae. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |