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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