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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of the family Geometridae of moths
2. 2
   slender-bodied broad-winged moth whose larvae are called measuring worms wordnet
3. 3
   A larva of such moth, which when walking alternate legs and prolegs, giving the appearance of measuring

Adjective

1. 1
   Relating to such moths not-comparable

Synonyms

All synonyms

geometrid mothgeometer mothgeometer mothinchwormloopermeasuring worm

Etymology

Borrowed from translingual Geometridae.

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