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clothes moth

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  1. clothes moth (noun)
  2. casemaking clothes moth (noun)
  3. webbing clothes moth (noun)

clothes moth

noun

Definition of CLOTHES MOTH

: any of several small yellowish or buff-colored moths (especially Tinea pellionella and Tineola bisselliella of the family Tineidae) whose larvae eat wool, fur, or feathers
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First Known Use of CLOTHES MOTH

1753

Rhymes with CLOTHES MOTH

betroth, breechcloth, broadcloth, cheesecloth, dishcloth, drop cloth, facecloth, floorcloth, grass cloth, ground cloth, ground sloth, haircloth, hawk moth, hellbroth, loincloth, oilcloth, sackcloth, sailcloth, silk moth, sphinx moth, sponge cloth, washcloth, whole cloth, wire cloth

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