Moth: meaning, definitions and examples
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moth
[ mษฮธ ]
insect
A moth is an insect related to the butterfly which has a stout body and drab colored wings. Moths are typically nocturnal and are attracted to light.
Synonyms
butterfly, night insect
Examples of usage
- The moth fluttered around the porch light.
- Moths are often found near sources of light at night.
clothing
A moth is a small, often whitish or brownish insect whose larvae eat woolen fabrics, fur, feathers, etc.
Synonyms
clothing pest, fabric eater
Examples of usage
- Be sure to store your wool sweaters properly to prevent moth damage.
- The moth infestation ruined the antique rug.
Translations
Translations of the word "moth" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mariposa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคคเคเคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Motte
๐ฎ๐ฉ ngengat
๐บ๐ฆ ะผะตัะตะปะธะบ
๐ต๐ฑ ฤma
๐ฏ๐ต ่พ (ga)
๐ซ๐ท papillon de nuit
๐ช๐ธ polilla
๐น๐ท gรผve
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฐฉ (nabangi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุซุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ mลฏra
๐ธ๐ฐ mora
๐จ๐ณ ่พ (รฉ)
๐ธ๐ฎ moli
๐ฎ๐ธ mรถlur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบำฉะฑะตะปะตะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แญแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรผvษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ palomilla
Word origin
The word 'moth' originated from Old English 'moรฐรฐe', which is related to Middle Dutch 'motte' and Dutch 'mot' meaning 'moth'. Moths have been around for millions of years and are known for their attraction to light and sometimes destructive feeding habits on fabrics.
See also: mother.