geometrid
English edit
Etymology edit
Noun edit
geometrid (plural geometrids)
- (entomology) Any of the family Geometridae of moths
- A larva of such moth, which when walking alternate legs and prolegs, giving the appearance of measuring
Synonyms edit
- (moth): geometer moth, geometrid moth
- (larva): inchworm, looper, measuring worm, spanworm
Translations edit
geometrid moth — see geometrid moth
larva
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Adjective edit
geometrid (not comparable)
- Relating to such moths