Tortrix
Pronunciation : Tor"trix
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [NL., fr. L. torquere, tortum, to twist.]
Definition : 1. (Zo?l.)
Defn: Any one of numerous species of small moths of the family Tortricid?, the larv? of which usually roll up the leaves of plants on which they live; -- also called leaf roller.
2. (Zo?l.)
Defn: A genus of tropical short-tailed snakes, which are not venomous. One species (Tortrix scytal?) is handsomely banded with black, and is sometimes worn alive by the natives of Brazil for a necklace.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913