"Aphnaeus" meaning in Translingual

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Proper name

Etymology: Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀφναῖος (aphnaîos), a variant of Ancient Greek ᾰ̓φνειός (ăphneiós, “rich, wealthy”). Coined by German entomologist Jacob Hübner in 1819. Etymology templates: {{bor+|mul|grc|ἀφναῖος}} Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀφναῖος (aphnaîos), {{der|mul|grc|ᾰ̓φνειός|t=rich, wealthy}} Ancient Greek ᾰ̓φνειός (ăphneiós, “rich, wealthy”), {{coinage|mul|Q77459|in=1819}} Coined by German entomologist Jacob Hübner in 1819 Head templates: {{head|mul|proper noun|||g=m|g2=|head=Aphnaeus|nogendercat=1}} Aphnaeus m
  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Lycaenidae – certain gossamer-winged butterflies. Tags: masculine Derived forms: Aphnaeinae, Lipaphnaeus
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