leaf tier

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English

Alternative forms

leaftier

Etymology

From leaf +‎ tier. So named for the larvae tying together leaves with silk strands.

Pronunciation

(Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈliːfˌtaɪ.ə/
(General American) IPA^(key): /ˈliːfˌtaɪ.ɚ/

Noun

leaf tier (plural leaf tiers)

Several moth species whose larvae live in a folded leaf held together by silk strands.
Any moth or larva that belongs to those species.

Anagrams

airfleet, freetail