longwing

Any of the nymphalid butterfly subfamily Heliconiinae.

Noun

  1. Any of the nymphalid butterfly subfamily Heliconiinae.

    Synonyms: heliconian

  2. A falcon of a particular class used in falconry.

Origin

From long + wing.

Forms

longwings

Derived

cydno longwing

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