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Pieris

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Etymology

From Latin Pieris, from Ancient Greek Πιερίς (Pierís, a Muse), first worshiped in Πιερία (Piería, Pieria).

Proper noun

Pieris f

  1. (botany) A taxonomic genus within the family Ericaceae – certain shrubs: andromedas or fetterbushes.
  2. (zoology) A taxonomic genus within the family Pieridae whites, typical pierid butterflies.

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