Meanings
nounacorn moth (plural acorn moths)
plural acorn moths
- The North American moth Blastobasis glandulella.
- The European moth Cydia splendana.
Origin
The larvae feed on acorns.
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acorn moth. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/acorn%20moth
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