vitta

/ˈvɪtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A small or narrow opening or crevice; a fissure.

“The geologist examined the vitta in the rock face.”

2. noun

A type of genus of moths in the family Cossidae.

“The vitta moth has distinctive white markings on its wings.”

Synonyms

  • crevice
  • fissure
  • opening

Antonyms

  • aperture
  • opening