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n. a word that is more generic or more abstract than a given word; a word designating a class of which the given word is a member. Inverse of
n. the relation of being superordinate or belonging to a higher (more abstract) rank or class. Inverse of
(Zool.) A silk-producing moth (Attacus Pernyi) which feeds upon the oak. It has been introduced into Europe and America from China. [ 1913 Webster ]