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Any of the various moths of the family Geometridae.
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geometrid moth — ▪ insect any member of a group of moths (order Lepidoptera) that includes the species commonly known as pug, wave, emerald, and carpet moths. The larvae of geometrid moths are called by a variety of common names, including inchworm,… … Universalium
geometrid moth — noun slender bodied broad winged moth whose larvae are called measuring worms • Syn: ↑geometrid • Hypernyms: ↑moth • Hyponyms: ↑Paleacrita vernata, ↑Alsophila pometaria • Member Holonyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
moth — /mawth, moth/, n., pl. moths /mawdhz, modhz, mawths, moths/. 1. any of numerous insects of the order Lepidoptera, generally distinguished from the butterflies by having feathery antennae and by having crepuscular or nocturnal habits. 2. See… … Universalium
geometrid — noun a) Any of the various moths of the family Geometridae. b) A larva of such moth, which when walking alternate legs and prolegs, giving the appearance of measuring. Syn: geometer moth, geometrid mo … Wiktionary
geometrid — noun slender bodied broad winged moth whose larvae are called measuring worms • Syn: ↑geometrid moth • Hypernyms: ↑moth • Hyponyms: ↑Paleacrita vernata, ↑Alsophila pometaria • Member Holonyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
geometrid — adj. [Gr. ge, earth; metron, measure] (ARTHROPODA: Insecta) A larva whose movements resemble a looping motion moving tail to head, such as the geometrid moth larva (Geometridae) measuring worms ; geometroid; see rectigrade … Dictionary of invertebrate zoology
geometrid — /jee om i trid/, adj. 1. belonging or pertaining to the family Geometridae, comprising slender bodied, broad winged moths, the larvae of which are called measuring worms. n. 2. a geometrid moth. [1860 65; < NL Geometridae, equiv. to Geometr(a) a… … Universalium
geometrid — ge•om•e•trid [[t]dʒiˈɒm ɪ trɪd[/t]] adj. 1) ent belonging or pertaining to the family Geometridae, comprising slender bodied, broad winged moths, the larvae of which are called measuring worms 2) ent a geometrid moth • Etymology: 1860–65; < NL … From formal English to slang
geometrid — /dʒiˈɒmətrɪd/ (say jee omuhtrid) adjective 1. of or relating to the moths of the family Geometridae, the larvae of which are called measuring worms or loopers. –noun 2. a geometrid moth. {New Latin Geōmetridae, from Latin geōmetra geometer} …
geometrid — [dʒɪ ɒmɪtrɪd] noun Entomology a moth of a large family (Geometridae), distinguished by having twig like caterpillars that move by looping and straightening the body. Origin C19: from mod. L. Geometridae, from the genus name Geometra, from L.… … English new terms dictionary
