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Junonia

Ju·​no·​nia | \ jüˈnōnēə\

Definition of Junonia

 (Entry 1 of 2)

taxonomic synonym of precis

junonia

noun
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plural -s

Definition of junonia (Entry 2 of 2)

: a rare volute mollusk (Scaphella junonia) that is creamy white with brown or orange markings, that is much sought by shell collectors, and that is known to occur only in deep water off the coasts of Florida

History and Etymology for Junonia

New Latin, from Late Latin Junonia (ales) peacock (literally, Juno's bird), from Latin Junonia, feminine of Junonius of Juno, from Junon-, Juno

Noun

New Latin, from junonia (specific epithet of Scaphella junonia)

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