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- [tawr-truh-sid]
- /ˈtɔr trə sɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tawr-truh-sid]
- /ˈtɔr trə sɪd/
Definitions of tortricid word
- noun tortricid Also called tortrix [tawr-triks] /ˈtɔr trɪks/ (Show IPA). any of numerous moths of the family Tortricidae, comprising the leaf rollers, having broad, squarish, slightly fringed wings. 1
- adjective tortricid belonging or pertaining to the family Tortricidae. 1
- noun tortricid any small moth of the chiefly temperate family Tortricidae, the larvae of which live concealed in leaves, which they roll or tie together, and are pests of fruit and forest trees: includes the codling moth 0
- adjective tortricid of, relating to, or belonging to the family Tortricidae 0
- noun tortricid any of a family (Tortricidae) of small, broad-bodied moths whose larvae feed on the leaves of shrubs and trees: the larvae of some species roll and fasten leaves together to form nests 0
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tortricid popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tortricid usage trend in Literature
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