Xanthorhoe

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Translingual

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Etymology

Perhaps from Ancient Greek ξανθός (xanthós, yellow) +‎ Ancient Greek Ῥόη (Rhóē) (see Latin Rhoē).

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Proper noun

Xanthorhoe f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Geometridae – certain moths.

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