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turpentine moth

turpentine moth noun: a moth whose larvae bore into the twigs of pine and fir, causing exudation of resin and destroying the twig.

Noun

turpentine moth (plural turpentine moths)

  1. A moth whose larvae bore into the twigs of pine and fir, causing exudation of resin and destroying the twig.

Forms of turpentine moth

pluralturpentine moths

Questions about turpentine moth

What does turpentine moth mean?
Turpentine moth means a moth whose larvae bore into the twigs of pine and fir, causing exudation of resin and destroying the twig.
What part of speech is turpentine moth?
Turpentine moth is a noun.
What is the plural of turpentine moth?
The plural of turpentine moth is turpentine moths.

Words near turpentine moth in the dictionary

  1. Turpen
  2. Turpens
  3. turpentine
  4. turpentine broom
  5. turpentine camphor
  6. turpentine moth
  7. turpentine moths
  8. turpentine of Chio
  9. turpentine of Cyprus
  10. Turpentine State
  11. turpentine substitute

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