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pierid

Pronunciation: /ˈpʌɪərɪd/
Definition of pierid

noun

Entomology
  • a butterfly of a family (Pieridae) which includes the whites, brimstones, and sulphurs.

Origin:

late 19th century: from modern Latin Pieridae (plural), from Latin pieris 'Muse'