Pieris

Noun

Meaning

type genus of the Pieridae

decorative evergreen shrubs of woody vines

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

kalmia rosebay gaultheria vaccinium genus Pieris

Hypernyms

dilleniid dicot genus arthropod genus

Examples

The large white butterfly ( Pieris brassicae ) is prevalent in eastern European countries. Source: Internet

The larvae of the Noctuidae genus Spodoptera (armyworms), Helicoverpa (corn earworm), or Pieris brassicae can cause extensive damage to certain crops. Source: Internet

Pieris rapae and other butterflies of the Pieridae family are some of the most well-known pests of the commercial cropping of Brassicaceae species. Source: Internet

Tuesday, May 29th, 2018KAMALIKA PIERIS The War Crimes” charge made against the government of Sri Lanka needed proof. Source: Internet

But it was Rev. Fr. Pieris who showed the children what discipline really looked like and what it felt like. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

pierides pieridine pierine Pieris brassicae Pieris floribunda Pieris japonica