Picasso moth en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɪˌkæsəʊ ˈmɒθ/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- /-ˈmɑθ/ (General-American, cot-caught-merger)
- /pɪˌkɑːsoʊ ˈmɔθ/ (General-American)
- /-ˌkæ-/ (General-American)
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Etymology
From Picasso + moth, named after the Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) as the moth’s wing colouration is reminiscent of his artwork.
Meanings
- A species of moth, Baorisa hieroglyphica, native to parts of northeastern India and Southeast Asia, with lines and spots on its wings thought to resemble modernist art.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Picasso moths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
de Picasso-Motte (Baorisa hieroglyphica) · az Pikasso güvəsi (Baorisa hieroglyphica) · uk міль Пікассо (Baorisa hieroglyphica) · fi Baorisa hieroglyphica -perhonen (Baorisa hieroglyphica)