"Periga" meaning in Translingual

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈpɛɹ.ɪ.ɡə/ [US]
enPR: pĕr′-ĭ-gə Etymology: From Portuguese perigo (“danger”) + -a f. Coined by English entomologist Francis Walker in 1855. Etymology templates: {{affix|mul|perigo|-a|g2=f|lang1=pt|t1=danger}} Portuguese perigo (“danger”) + -a f, {{coinage|mul|Q2095814|in=1855}} Coined by English entomologist Francis Walker in 1855 Head templates: {{head|mul|proper noun|||g=f|g2=|head=Periga|nogendercat=1}} Periga f
  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Saturniidae – certain moths. Tags: feminine
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