vapourer
nounEtymology From vapour + -er.
1
Any of several tussock moths (family Erebidae, subfamily Lymantriinae), especially of the genus Orgyia.
2
Archaic One who vapours; a braggart.
- Derived terms
- vapourer moth, scarce vapourer moth
noun — 2 senses
Etymology From vapour + -er.
Any of several tussock moths (family Erebidae, subfamily Lymantriinae), especially of the genus Orgyia.
Archaic One who vapours; a braggart.
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