moth
Americannoun
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any of numerous insects of the order Lepidoptera, generally distinguished from the butterflies by having feathery antennae and by having crepuscular or nocturnal habits.
noun
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Etymology
Origin of moth
before 950; Middle English motthe, Old English moththe; akin to German Motte, Old Norse motti
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I also use “The Moth: Storytelling” podcast when students are working on personal essays.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Mexico has deployed naval teams and military search aircraft to locate the Friendship and Tigger Moth, which were carrying at least nine crew members, the Mexican navy said in a statement.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
In the same interview, her husband Moth was asked if he knew his wife could write before completing The Salt Path, which later was made into a film starring Gillian Anderson and Jason Isaacs.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
She also admitted she and Moth were behind the prize draw.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
This Puss Moth circling the field at Highdown Rise, the first Puss Moth Maddie ever came across, was choking to death.
From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein
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