MOTH


Meaning of MOTH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mɔθ ]

n. 1 any usu. nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera excluding butterflies, having a stout body and without clubbed antennae. 2 any small lepidopterous insect of the family Tineidae breeding in cloth etc., on which its larva feeds. ømoth-eaten 1 damaged or destroyed by moths. 2 antiquated, time-worn. [OE moththe]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.