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tent-caterpillar moth vs moth

moth vs tent-caterpillar moth

tent-caterpillar moth and moth both are nouns.

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

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