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moth vs tent-caterpillar moth

tent-caterpillar moth vs moth

moth and tent-caterpillar moth both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
moth Yes No No No
tent-caterpillar moth Yes No No No
As nouns, tent-caterpillar moth is a hyponym of moth; that is, tent-caterpillar moth 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
  • tent-caterpillar moth: moth whose larvae are tent caterpillars
moth (noun) tent-caterpillar moth (noun)
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae moth whose larvae are tent caterpillars
moth whose gregarious larvae spin webs resembling carpets
Difference between moth and tent-caterpillar moth

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