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Emerald Moth

the name given to the genus Hipparchus; the large emerald moth is the Hipparchus papilionarius. The wings are 2 or 2½ inches across their surface, grass-green, with two rows of whitish spots, and a greenish-yellow fringe. Its antennæ are reddish-brown. The caterpillar feeds on the leaves of the elm, the alder, the beech, the lime, etc. The moth is principally found in England and in southern Scotland.

EMERITUS (ē-mer'i-tus), a name given to Roman soldiers who had fulfilled the legal term of military service. It is now applied in colleges and universities to professors who, after meritorious services, are honorably discharged on account of age, etc.

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