TORTRIX

Etymology

From the genus name.

Noun

tortrix (plural tortrixes or tortrices)

(entomology) A tortrix moth, any member of the family Tortricidae

Synonyms

• (moth): tortricid, leafroller

Source: Wiktionary


Tor"trix, n. Etym: [NL., fr. L. torquere, tortum, to twist.]

1. (Zoöl.)

Definition: Any one of numerous species of small moths of the family Tortricidæ, the larvæ of which usually roll up the leaves of plants on which they live; -- also called leaf roller.

2. (Zoöl.)

Definition: A genus of tropical short-tailed snakes, which are not venomous. One species (Tortrix scytalæ) is handsomely banded with black, and is sometimes worn alive by the natives of Brazil for a necklace.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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