Meanings
nounHodges number (plural Hodges numbers)
plural Hodges numbers
- An identification number used for types of North American moth.
Origin
Named after Ronald W. Hodges, who introduced the system in 1983.
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Hodges number. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hodges%20number
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