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Actias

noun
Ac·​ti·​as | \ ˈak-tē-əs, ˈak-shē-\

Definition of Actias

: a genus of moths (family Saturniidae) comprising the luna moth and certain Asian relatives

First Known Use of Actias

1847, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Actias

New Latin

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