heliconian en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌhɛlɪˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /ˌhɛlɪˈkoʊ.ni.ən/ (General-American)
Meanings
- Any plant of the genus Heliconia, called lobster claws, toucan beaks, wild plantain, or false birds of paradise.
- Any butterfly of the genus Heliconius, family Nymphalidae, native to the American tropics and subtropics.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| heliconians | Number=Plur | lexicographic |