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Definition of Papilio

1. n. A genus of butterflies.

Definition of Papilio

1. a type of butterfly [n -S]

Medical Definition of Papilio

1. A genus of butterflies. Formerly it included numerous species which are now placed in other genera. By many writers it is now restricted to the swallow-tailed butterflies, like Papilio polyxenes, or asterias, and related species. Origin: L, a butterfly. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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