danaid
IPA: dˈeɪnˈeɪd
noun
- (zoology) Any member of the family Danaidae, now considered to be the nymphalid subfamily Danainae.
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Examples of "danaid" in Sentences
- Theology is truly the sieve of the Danaides.
- The Danaids would open the day after the wedding.
- The Danaids form the chorus and serve as the protagonists.
- Danaus rejoices the outcome, and the Danaids praise the Greek gods.
- When the Danaides reach Argos, they entreat King Pelasgus to protect them.