Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

traca

Noun
ˈtra.kə
Definition
A term used in Portuguese that typically refers to a caterpillar or a type of larval insect.
Examples
  • The traca was crawling on the leaf, leaving a trail behind.
  • Farmers often have to protect their crops from tracas that feed on them.
Meaning
Traca generally denotes a larval stage of certain insects, which can cause damage to plants or crops.
Synonyms
  • caterpillar
  • larva
  • insect larva