Synonyms for moth
mɔθ, mɒθmoth

Princeton's WordNet

1. mothnoun

   typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae

Matched Categories

1. • Lepidopterous Insect

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1. mothnoun

   Synonyms:
   (Ent.) miller

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1. List of paraphrases for "moth":

   butterfly, yucca, sand-verbena, papillon, verna, mite, longipenne, moths, soapweed, caterpillar, budworm, reindeer

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2. MOTH

   What does MOTH stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the MOTH acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

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How to use moth in a sentence?

1. Margareta Matache:

   This process to rename the G moth can serve as a truly effective practice on how to create better common names and ensure substantive and just participation of the affected communities in the process.

2. Jessica Ware:

   ' Spongy moth' is already beginning to appear in media stories and other online resources, which we're excited to see, but we know this name change won't happen overnight.

3. Karla Black:

   As we work our way toward spring and the beginning of another browntail moth season, this bill provides a ray of hope.

4. Brad Smith:

   Moths that feed on grains are a very common type of insect that invades homes, the Indian Meal Moth’s favorite food is bird seed. A homeowner inadvertently brings them into their home by purchasing a bag of birdseed that is infested, and within a few weeks, a home can become infested with moth larvae and adults. To avoid an infestation, carefully check over a bird seed bag for moth larvae, adults, and webbing before buying — and then keep it stored in a tightly sealed plastic bin to avoid attracting animals.Is your city on this list of the most pest-infested ? Spills happen — but if even a little bit of the mess is left behind, the bugs simply ca n’t resist.

5. Ezio Auditore da Firenze:

   I have lived my life as best I could, not knowing its purpose, but drawn forward like a moth to a distant moon. And here at last, I discover a strange truth. That I am only a conduit, for a message that eludes my understanding.