tiger moth
tiger moth noun: certain stout-bodied moths of the subfamily Arctiinae.
Noun
tiger moth (plural tiger moths)
- Certain stout-bodied moths of the subfamily Arctiinae.
- Most tiger moths have broad, striped (hence the name) or spotted wings.
Forms of tiger moth
| plural | tiger moths |
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Words formed from tiger moth
- agreeable tiger moth
- figured tiger moth
- garden tiger moth
- great tiger moth
- Jersey tiger moth
- Maltese ruby tiger moth
- marbled tiger moth
- parthenice tiger moth
- scarlet tiger moth
- Virginia tiger moth
- white tiger moth
- yellow tiger moth
Questions about tiger moth
- What does tiger moth mean?
- Tiger moth means certain stout-bodied moths of the subfamily Arctiinae.
- What part of speech is tiger moth?
- Tiger moth is a noun.
- What is the plural of tiger moth?
- The plural of tiger moth is tiger moths.
Words near tiger moth in the dictionary
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