Doryphora

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Translingual

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Etymology

From New Latin doryphora, from Ancient Greek δορυφόρος (doruphóros, “lance-bearing; lance-bearer”).

Proper noun

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  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Atherospermataceae – certain tropical shrubs or trees, principally of Australasia.
  2. (obsolete) Synonym of Leptinotarsa, a taxonomic genus within the family Chrysomelidae (Colorado beetle and related species).

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