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tortricid

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tor⋅tri⋅cid

  [tawr-truh-sid]
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–noun
1. Also called tor⋅trix  [tawr-triks] . any of numerous moths of the family Tortricidae, comprising the leaf rollers, having broad, squarish, slightly fringed wings.
–adjective
2. belonging or pertaining to the family Tortricidae.
Origin:
< NL Tortricidae (1829), equiv. to Tortric-, s. of Tortrix a genus (L tor(quēre) to twist, wind, wrap + -trīx -trix ) + -idae -id 2
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tor·tri·cid   (tôr'trĭ-sĭd)   
n.  Any of various small, thick-bodied moths of the family Tortricidae, including the leaf rollers, having larvae that feed on the leaves of trees such as oak, pine, and larch.
adj.  Of or belonging to the family Tortricidae.

[From New Latin Tortrīcidae, family name, from Tortrīx, Tortrīc-, type genus; see tortrix.]
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