eggar

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any moth of the family Lasiocampidae.

Pronunciation

/ˈɛɡɚ/ /ˈɛɡə/

Word forms

eggar eggars

Etymology

Alteration of egger, in reference to the shape of this moth's cocoon.

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