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Definition of Heliconia
1. n. One of numerous species of Heliconius, a genus of tropical American butterflies. The wings are usually black, marked with green, crimson, and white.
Definition of Heliconia
1. Noun. Any of genus ''Heliconia'' of flowering plants. ¹
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Definition of Heliconia
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Medical Definition of Heliconia
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Heliconia
Literary usage of Heliconia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Butterflies of the Eastern United States: For the Use of Classes in by George Hazen French (1886)
"It is represented by but one species, heliconia Charitonia, where the characters
of imago, larva, and chrysalis may be found. 32. ..."
2. Foreign Butterflies by James Duncan (1858)
"GENUS heliconia. THIS beautiful genus is easily recognized by its peculiar aspect,
as well as by the more precise characters which it affords. ..."
3. Summarized Proceedings ... and a Directory of Members by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1882)
"ON A CERTAIN HABIT OF heliconia CHARITONIA. By WH EDWARDS, of Coalburg, W. Va.
[ABSTRACT.] MR. EDWARDS gave an account of a peculiar habit of Helico- nia ..."
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