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tiger moth

noun

  1. any of numerous moths of the family Arctiidae, many of which have conspicuously striped or spotted wings.


tiger moth

noun

  1. any of a group of arctiid moths, mostly boldly marked, often in black, orange, and yellow, of the genera Arctia, Parasemia, Euplagia, etc, producing woolly bear larvae and typified by the garden tiger ( Arctia caja ) Often shortened totiger


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Word History and Origins

Origin of tiger moth1

First recorded in 1810–20

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