Meanings
nounbrown-tail moth (plural brown-tail moths)
plural brown-tail moths
- A species of moth, Euproctis chrysorrhoea.
Synonyms: browntail
Synonyms & antonyms
nounA species of moth, Euproctis chrysorrhoea.
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nounsmall brown and white European moth introduced into eastern United States; pest of various shade and fruit trees
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browntailEuproctis phaeorrhoea
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