aegerian
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/ˈiːdʒəriən/
clearwing moth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aegerian' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aeger,' where 'aeger' meant 'sickly' or 'ailing.'
Historical Evolution
'aeger' transformed into the scientific classification term 'aegerian' to describe certain moths, eventually becoming the modern English term 'aegerian.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sickly' or 'ailing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of a type of moth.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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