gold-tail — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun or gold tail moth : either of two white moths of the family Lymantriidae having yellow abdominal tufts: a. : a European moth (Euproctis similis) that is closely related to the brown tail moth b. : an Australian moth (Acyphas… … Useful english dictionary
gold-tail moth — noun white furry bodied European moth with a yellow tail tuft • Syn: ↑Euproctis chrysorrhoea • Hypernyms: ↑lymantriid, ↑tussock moth • Member Holonyms: ↑Euproctis, ↑genus Euproctis * * * … Useful english dictionary
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