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moth vs tortricid moth

tortricid moth vs moth

moth and tortricid moth both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
moth Yes No No No
tortricid moth Yes No No No
As nouns, tortricid moth is a hyponym of moth; that is, tortricid 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
  • tortricid moth: any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls
moth (noun) tortricid moth (noun)
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls
Difference between moth and tortricid moth

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