Gypsy Moth Definition
noun
A European moth (Lymantria dispar), brownish (males) or whitish (females), now common in the E U.S.: its larvae feed on leaves, doing much damage to forest and shade trees.
Webster's New World
A Republican in the US House of Representatives, representing a northeast or midwestern urban area, who sometimes supports moderate legislation and causes.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
- Lymantria dispar
- gipsy moth
Other Word Forms of Gypsy Moth
Noun
Singular:
gypsy moth
Plural:
gypsy-moths
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