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moth vs bombycid

bombycid vs moth

moth and bombycid both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
moth Yes No No No
bombycid Yes No No No
As nouns, bombycid is a hyponym of moth; that is, bombycid is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than moth:
  • moth: typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
  • bombycid: moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
moth (noun) bombycid (noun)
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
Difference between moth and bombycid

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