Plural of a word referring to the Danaans or their descendants; also used in some taxonomic contexts.
From Greek 'Danaans' with Greek plural formation, used in classical and scientific texts.
The term 'Danai' appears in formal classical scholarship and Linnaean taxonomy, showing how ancient Greek names were preserved and systematized—scientists literally used Homer's words to name butterflies and moths!
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