geometrid

noun, adj — 3 senses

geometrid

noun

Etymology Borrowed from Translingual Geometridae.

1

Biology, Entomology, Natural sciences Any of the family Geometridae of moths

2

A larva of such moth, which when walking alternate legs and prolegs, giving the appearance of measuring

Synonyms
geometer moth, geometrid moth, inchworm, looper, measuring worm, spanworm

geometrid

adj

Etymology Borrowed from Translingual Geometridae.

1

Relating to such moths

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