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moth

UK
/mɒθ/
US
/mɔθ/

Translations

mothnoun
moths
pl
UK
/mɒθ/
US
/mɔθ/
papillon de nuit
The moth fluttered around the porch light, drawn to its brightness.
Le papillon de nuit voletait autour de la lumière du porche, attiré par sa clarté.
She found small holes in her sweater and suspected a moth infestation in her closet.
Elle a trouvé de petits trous dans son pull et a soupçonné une infestation de mites dans son placard.
Additional translations
haricot matBotanique, en Inde.
papillon de nuitAu sens figuré.
Synonyms
bug
lepidopteran
creature
insect
mothadjective
UK
/mɒθ/
US
/mɑːθ/
Attributive use of the noun 'moth', e.g., 'moth damage'.
anti-mitesS'emploie surtout devant un nom.
Store wool garments in airtight containers to prevent moth damage.
Rangez les vêtements en laine dans des contenants hermétiques pour prévenir les dégâts anti-mites.

Definitions

mothnoun
A nocturnal insect related to the butterfly, typically having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae.
The moth fluttered around the porch light, drawn to its brightness.
A type of insect that is known for eating and damaging fabrics, especially wool.
She found small holes in her sweater and suspected a moth infestation in her closet.
A person who is irresistibly attracted to a source of fascination or danger (used figuratively).
He was drawn to the city’s nightlife like a moth to a flame.
An annual legume (Vigna aconitifolia) cultivated in arid regions of the Indian subcontinent, used for its edible seeds.
Moth is a staple pulse in many Rajasthani dishes.
mothadjective
Relating to or caused by moths; used before another noun.
Store wool garments in airtight containers to prevent moth damage.
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