| heliconia | <zoology> One of numerous species of Heliconius, a genus of tropical American butterflies. The wings are usually black, marked with green, crimson, and white. Origin: NL. See Helicon. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| heliconian | 1. Of or pertaining to Helicon. "Heliconian honey." 2. <zoology> Like or pertaining to the butterflies of the genus Heliconius. Origin: L. Heliconius. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |