"Tortrix" meaning in All languages combined

See Tortrix on Wiktionary

Proper name [Translingual]

Etymology: Borrowed from Latin tortrix (female agent noun of Latin torqueō (“to spin, to roll”)), so called because their larvae, when ready to pupate, wrap leaves around themselves, then fasten them in position using their silk to act as cover for their pupations. Etymology templates: {{der|mul|la|torqueō|t=to spin, to roll}} Latin torqueō (“to spin, to roll”), {{bor|mul|la|tortrix|pos=female agent noun of Latin <i class="Latn mention" lang="la">torqueō</i> (“to spin, to roll”)}} Latin tortrix (female agent noun of Latin torqueō (“to spin, to roll”)) Head templates: {{head|mul|proper noun|||g=f|g2=|head=Tortrix|nogendercat=1}} Tortrix f
  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Tortricidae – typical leafroller moths or tortrices. Tags: feminine
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