moth

English

/mɒθ/, /mɔθ/, /mɑθ/, /məʊt/, /moʊt/

noun
Definitions
  • A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
  • (figurative) Anything that gradually and silently eats, consumes, or wastes any other thing.

Etymology

Derived from Old English moþþe (moth).

Origin

Old English

moþþe

Gloss

moth

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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