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tineoid

/ˈtɪn.i.ɔɪd/

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noun

/ˈtɪn.i.ɔɪd/C2formalscientific
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшую невзрачную моль, характеризующуюся грызущим ротовым аппаратом.

A noun referring to a small, dull-colored moth characterized by chewing mouthparts.

  1. Small dull-colored mothC2formal

    A small, dull-colored moth belonging to the family Tineidae, characterized by chewing mouthparts.

    ruМелкая тусклая моль

    • The tineoid was found resting on the old woolen carpet.
    • Entomologists study tineoids to understand their feeding habits.
    • A tineoid moth emerged from the cocoon in the closet.

    Synonymstineid