chlorochrous

/klɔrəˈkrous/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of moth in the family Crambidae.

“The lepidopterist spent years studying the life cycle of the chlorochrous, a rare moth species.”

2. adjective

Greenish-yellow in color.

“The chlorochrous wings of the moth shone in the sunlight.”

Synonyms

  • chlorous
  • xanthous

Antonyms

  • fuscous
  • ochrous