moth
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🇺🇸
/mɔːθ/
🇬🇧
/mɒθ/
nocturnal insect
Etymology
Etymology Information
'moth' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'moððe', where 'moððe' meant 'moth'.
Historical Evolution
'moððe' transformed into the Middle English word 'mothe', and eventually became the modern English word 'moth'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'moth', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a nocturnal insect related to the butterfly, typically having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae.
The moth fluttered around the porch light.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42