Mothman
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Mothman
From the insectlike appearance of the creature
Example Sentences
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From the Mothman, Wampus Cat, and Raven Mocker to the Grafton and Flatwoods Monsters, the Appalachians are teeming with supernatural creatures.
From National Geographic • Oct. 13, 2023
There’s a big ol’ Mothman monster looming over the race, though: J.D.
From Slate • Mar. 18, 2021
Back in the late 1990’s/early 2000’s, a legal thriller like Primal Fear or a potboiler like The Mothman Prophecies was considered a mainstream studio release.
From Forbes • Apr. 30, 2015
The museum was to mark its grand re-opening Saturday as part of the 13th annual Mothman Festival.
From Washington Times • Sep. 20, 2014
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na… Mothman!
From Los Angeles Times
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