hormos

/hɔrmoʊs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of small to medium-sized moths in the family Erebidae.

“The species within the Hormos genus exhibit unique camouflage patterns.”

2. noun

A genus of moths in the family Gelechiidae.

“Research has identified multiple Hormos species in the tropical rainforests.”

3. proper noun

Hormos, a place name, possibly an ancient city in Asia Minor.

“The archaeological site of Hormos is believed to date back to the Hellenistic period.”

Synonyms

  • gelechiid
  • moth