moth
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/mɑθ/
English
Definitions
noun
- A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
- Anything that gradually and silently eats, consumes, or wastes any other thing.
verb
- To hunt for moths.
noun
- The plant Vigna aconitifolia, moth bean.
noun
- A small particle; a speck.
noun
- A meeting for discussion.“a wardmote in the city of London”
- A body of persons who meet for discussion, especially about the management of affairs.“a folk mote”
- A place of meeting for discussion.
noun
- A tiny computer for remote sensing; a component element of smartdust.
noun
- A liver spot, especially an irregular or feathery one.
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Synonyms
lepmatkilunaarctiidbutterflycaterpillarbudwormflymitediamondbacklarvacodlingreindeerflowerpapillonsoapweedyuccacodlin