Moth

/mɑθ/ noun verb

A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.

What it means

  1. (noun) A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.
  2. (noun) Anything that gradually and silently eats, consumes, or wastes any other thing.
  3. (verb) To hunt for moths.
  4. (noun) The plant Vigna aconitifolia, moth bean.
  5. (noun) A small particle; a speck.
  6. (noun) A meeting for discussion. “a wardmote in the city of London”
  7. (noun) A body of persons who meet for discussion, especially about the management of affairs. “a folk mote”
  8. (noun) A place of meeting for discussion.
  9. (noun) A tiny computer for remote sensing; a component element of smartdust.
  10. (noun) A liver spot, especially an irregular or feathery one.

Letter analysis

  • Moth contains 4 letters: 1 vowel(s) and 3 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 1.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Moth mean?

A usually nocturnal insect of the order Lepidoptera, distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.

How many letters are in Moth?

Moth has 4 letters.

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