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papilionid

Pronunciation: /pəˌpɪlɪˈəʊnɪd/

Definition of papilionid

noun

Entomology

a butterfly of a family (Papilionidae) which includes the swallowtails, birdwings, and apollos. They are typically large and boldly marked, and most kinds have tail-like projections on the hindwings.