Meaning & Definition of Moth in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Any of various insects of the order Lepidoptera, typically having dull-colored wings and a long, slender body.

  Example Sentence: The moth fluttered around the porch light.

• Definition: A small, winged insect that is similar to a butterfly but often considered less colorful.

  Example Sentence: She found a moth resting on her windowsill.

• Definition: A larva or caterpillar of a moth, which can sometimes cause damage to clothing or cloth.

  Example Sentence: The clothes were ruined by moth larvae.

Etymology

Origin: Old English 'moððe', related to German 'Motte'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• moth to a flame: Someone who is irresistibly drawn to something potentially harmful or dangerous.
• like a moth to light: Describing someone who is attracted to something bright or alluring, often with negative connotations.

Translations

• Spanish: polilla

• French: papillon de nuit

• German: Motte

• Russian: мотылёк

Related Words

• larva: The immature form of an insect, especially one that differs greatly from the adult form.

• butterfly: A nectar-feeding insect with two pairs of large, typically colorful wings.