Eggars

/ˈɛɡərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'eggar'; multiple moths of the family Lasiocampidae.

Etymology

Regular plural of 'eggar' using the -s suffix. From the same root as 'eggar,' referring to these distinctive moths.

Kelly Says

If you've ever seen the fuzzy, tent-like cocoons in tree branches in winter, you were looking at eggar moth homes—they're one of the few moth cocoons obvious enough for kids to find.

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