| n. | 1. | (Zool.) Any one of numerous species of small moths of the family |
| 2. | (Zool.) A genus of tropical short-tailed snakes, which are not venomous. One species (Tortrix scytalæ) is handsomely banded with black, and is sometimes worn alive by the natives of Brazil for a necklace. |
| Noun | 1. | tortrix - California moth whose larvae live in especially oranges Synonyms: Argyrotaenia citrana, orange tortrix |
| 2. | tortrix - small Indian moth infesting e.g. tea and coffee plants Synonyms: Homona coffearia, tea tortrix |
About this site and copyright information - Online Dictionary Home