NOCTUA
\nˈɒktjuːə], \nˈɒktjuːə], \n_ˈɒ_k_t_j_uː_ə]\
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nok't[=u]-a, n. a generic name variously used--giving name to the NOCT[=U]'IDÆ, a large family of nocturnal lepidopterous insects, strong-bodied moths.--n. NOC'TUID.--adjs. NOCT[=U]'IDOUS; NOC'TUIFORM; NOC'TUOID.
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