gypsy

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The gypsy moth was renamed the spongy moth by the Entomological Society of America last year, and the former Hottentot Teal, a duck, was renamed the Blue-Billed Teal by the American Ornithological Society.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2023

In 2022, for instance, the Entomological Society of America adopted spongy moth for the invasive moth Lymantria dispar, getting rid of gypsy moth.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 5, 2023

He sent a beautiful old psychedelically-painted gypsy caravan to the island by helicopter in 1967.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2022

Pope Francis, who visited a gypsy community during his recent visit to Slovakia, will meet with the Croatian-based team from the World Roma Federation, the Vatican players and Lazio’s leadership on Saturday before the match.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2021

An older woman with a long gray braid and a flowing gypsy dress is coming their way, and behind her is a guy about Annabelle’s age.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti