Definition of moth
moths
play play \ˈmȯthz, ˈmȯths\1 : clothes moth
2 : any of various usually nocturnal lepidopteran insects with antennae that are often feathery, with a stouter body, duller coloring, and proportionately smaller wings than the butterflies, and with larvae that are plant-eating caterpillars
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Origin and Etymology of moth
Middle English mothe, from Old English moththe; akin to Middle High German motte moth
First Known Use: before 12th century
MOTH Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of moth for English Language Learners
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: a kind of insect that is similar to a butterfly but that flies mostly at night and is usually less colorful
MOTH Defined for Kids
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\ˈmȯthz, ˈmȯths\: an insect that usually flies at night and has mostly feathery antennae and stouter body, duller coloring, and smaller wings than the related butterflies
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