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moth

The correct spelling is moth.

How to pronounce moth

/mɑθ/
noun

IPA: /mɑθ/

Say it like: Mot-h

The correct spelling is moth. A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae. For example: "a wardmote in the city of London"

Usage Examples

a wardmote in the city of London

a folk mote

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
  2. 2.Anything that gradually and silently eats, consumes, or wastes any other thing.
  3. 3.The plant Vigna aconitifolia, moth bean.
  4. 4.A small particle; a speck.
  5. 5.A meeting for discussion.

verb

  1. 1.To hunt for moths.

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