Category:Parnassian

Par*nas"sian, a. Etym: [l. Parnassius.]

Defn: of or pertaining to parnassus.

Parnassian Par*nas"sian, n. Etym: [see parnassus.] (zoöl.)

Defn: any one of numerous species of butterflies belonging to the Genus parnassius. They inhabit the mountains, both in the old world And in america.