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armyworm vs noctuid

noctuid vs armyworm

armyworm and noctuid both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
armyworm Yes No No No
noctuid Yes No No No
As nouns, noctuid is a hypernym of armyworm; that is, noctuid is a word with a broader meaning than armyworm:
  • armyworm: moth whose destructive larvae travel in multitudes
  • noctuid: usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests
Other hypernyms of armyworm include noctuid moth, owlet moth.
armyworm (noun) noctuid (noun)
moth whose destructive larvae travel in multitudes usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests
noctuid moth larvae that travel in multitudes destroying especially grass and grain
larva of fungus gnat that feed on cereals and other grains; they march in large companies in regular order when the food is exhausted
Difference between armyworm and noctuid

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