Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
traca
Noun
ˈtra.kə
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Definition
A term used in Portuguese that typically refers to a caterpillar or a type of larval insect.
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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.
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Meaning
Traca generally denotes a larval stage of certain insects, which can cause damage to plants or crops.
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Synonyms
- caterpillar
- larva
- insect larva