lymantria

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Noun lymantria has 1 sense

Lymantria, genus Lymantria - type genus of the Lymantriidae; a pest (Lymantria means `destroyer')
--₁ is a kind of arthropod genus
--₁ is a member of Lymantriidae, family Lymantriidae
--₁ has members: gypsy moth, gipsy moth, Lymantria dispar

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Lymantria

Definition:

Lymantria is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae that includes several species commonly known as tussock moths or vapourer moths. They are known for their distinct tufts of hair and often colorful appearance.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: Lymantria

Adjective: lymantrian (rarely used)

Senses:

Sense 1: The genus of moths in the family Erebidae.

Sense 2: Any specific species belonging to the genus Lymantria.

Usages:

1. The forest was filled with a variety of Lymantria moths fluttering around.

2. The Lymantria caterpillar was covered in colorful tufts of hair, serving as a defense mechanism against predators.

3. The lymantrian characteristics of the moth made it easily identifiable among other species.

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