acalephoid

/ˌækəˈlifɔɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling an acaleph, a type of moth

“The rare species of moth was classified as acalephoid due to its unusual appearance.”

2. noun

a moth of the family Acrolepiidae

“The collection of moths included several acalephoid specimens that were newly discovered.”

Synonyms

  • acrolepid
  • moth-like

Antonyms

  • enmot
  • winged-beetle