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moth — /mawth, moth/, n., pl. moths /mawdhz, modhz, mawths, moths/. 1. any of numerous insects of the order Lepidoptera, generally distinguished from the butterflies by having feathery antennae and by having crepuscular or nocturnal habits. 2. See… … Universalium
mothball — /mawth bawl , moth /, n. 1. a small ball of naphthalene or sometimes of camphor for placing in closets or other storage areas to repel moths from clothing, blankets, etc. 2. in mothballs, a. in disuse or in storage, esp. with reference to standby … Universalium
moth-eaten — /mawth eet n, moth /, adj. 1. eaten or damaged by or as if by the larvae of moths. 2. decayed or worn out. 3. out of fashion; antiquated. [1350 1400; ME] * * * … Universalium
moth — (mawth) any of numerous flying insects of the order Lepidoptera. See also insect dermatitis, under dermatitis … Medical dictionary
List of historical novels — Historical novels are listed by the country in which the majority of the novel takes place.Afghanistan* The Kite Runner by Khalid Hosseini (from Russian invasion to rise and fall of Taliban)Argentina* On Heroes and Tumbs by Ernesto Sabato (19th… … Wikipedia
demothball — /dee mawth bawl , moth /, v.t. to remove (naval or military equipment) from storage or reserve, usually for active duty; reactivate. [DE + MOTHBALL] * * * … Universalium
mothproof — mothproofer, n. /mawth proohf , moth /, adj. 1. resistant to attack by moths. v.t. 2. to render (fabric, clothing, etc.) mothproof. [1890 95; MOTH + PROOF] * * * … Universalium
seamoth — /see mawth , moth /, n. dragonfish (def. 2). [1900 05; SEA + MOTH] * * * … Universalium
demothball — (ˈ)dēˌ transitive verb Etymology: de + mothball (II) : to remove the preservative covering in order to reactivate (as ships) * * * /dee mawth bawl , moth /, v.t. to remove (naval or military equipment) from storage or reserve, usually for active… … Useful english dictionary
seamoth — /see mawth , moth /, n. dragonfish (def. 2). [1900 05; SEA + MOTH] … Useful english dictionary
