parnassian

Speech parts

1. parnassian - Noun

2. parnassian - Adjective

Meaning

Of or pertaining to Parnassus.

Any one of numerous species of butterflies belonging to the genus Parnassius. They inhabit the mountains, both in the Old World and in America.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

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Phrases with the word

Rocky Mountain parnassian

Examples

It is so hard to forget what it is worse than useless to remember! If I am to be a thoroughfare, I prefer that it be of the mountain-brooks, the Parnassian streams, and not the town-sewers. Henry David Thoreau

Close letter words and terms

parnassia caroliniana Parnassia fimbriata Parnassia palustris Parnassianism Parnassism Parnassius smintheus