eggar

/ˈɛgər/
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Other forms: eggars

Definitions of eggar
  1. noun
    moth having nonfunctional mouthparts as adults; larvae feed on tree foliage and spin egg-shaped cocoons
    synonyms: egger
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    type of:
    lasiocampid, lasiocampid moth
    medium-sized stout-bodied neutral-colored moths with comb-like antennae
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