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1. (n.) pyralid
any of numerous slender-bodied moths of the family Pyralidae, with elongated triangular forewings.
2. (adj.) pyralid
belonging or pertaining to the family Pyralidae.
Etymology: (1580–90; < NL Pyralidae=Pyral(is) type genus (L pyrallis an insect thought to live in fire < Gk pyralís; akin to pŷrfire ) +-idae -id2)
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1. (noun) pyralid, pyralid moth
usually tropical slender-bodied long-legged moth whose larvae are crop pests
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1. (noun) pyralid
any moth of the family Pyralidae. The species are numerous and mostly small, but some of them are very injurious, as the bee moth, meal moth, hop moth, and clover moth
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