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1. (n.) noctuid
any of numerous dull-colored moths of the family Noctuidae, the larvae of which include the armyworms and cutworms.
Etymology: (1875–80; < NL Noctuidae=Noctu(a) a genus of European moths (L noctua the little owl, prob. n. use of fem. of *noctuus=noct-, s. of noxnight+-uus adj. suffix) +-idae -id2)
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1. (noun) noctuid moth, noctuid, owlet moth
usually dull-colored medium-sized nocturnal moth; the usually smooth-bodied larvae are destructive agricultural pests
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1. (adj) noctuid
of or pertaining to the noctuids, or family Noctuidae
2. (noun) noctuid
any one of numerous moths of the family Noctuidae, or Noctuaelitae, as the cutworm moths, and armyworm moths; -- so called because they fly at night
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