tortrix

noun

tor·trix ˈtȯr-triks

: a tortricid moth

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Etymology

New Latin Tortric-, Tortrix, genus of moths, from Latin tortus, past participle of torquēre to twist; from the habit of twisting or rolling leaves to make a nest

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circa 1797, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tortrix was circa 1797

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“Tortrix.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tortrix. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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