polyphemus moth en · NOUN
Etymology
Partial calque of translingual Antheraea polyphemus, named after Polyphemus due to the false eye patterns on their wings.
Meanings
- A tan-coloured North American moth of species Antheraea polyphemus (family Saturniidae), with large, purplish eyespots on the hind wings.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyphemus moths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |