codling moth

/ˌkɑdlɪŋ mɔθ/
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Other forms: codling moths

Definitions of codling moth
  1. noun
    a small grey moth whose larvae live in apples and English walnuts
    synonyms: Carpocapsa pomonella, codlin moth
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    type of:
    tortricid, tortricid moth
    any of numerous small moths having lightly fringed wings; larvae are leaf rollers or live in fruits and galls
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