noun

moth

moth

A moth was flying around the light.

A moth was flying around the light.

Moths have eaten holes in my sweater.

Moths have eaten holes in my sweater.

((noun)) an insect similar to a butterfly but mainly nocturnal A moth was flying around the light.

Antonyms: butterfly (often contrasted)

From Old English 'moþþe', related to 'maggot'.

Moths are often attracted to light, like a person drawn 'to' something. Also, 'moth' rhymes with 'cloth', which some moths eat.

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