dictionary.pt
moth
nounfemininegeneral useuncommon/ˈtɾakɐ/tra·ca
Definition
1A small insect of the order Lepidoptera, whose larvae feed on materials such as wool, paper, or stored grain, causing damage.
Usage examples
“Moths have damaged the carpet in the attic.”
“Cedar wood is a natural moth repellent.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
clothes mothpantry mothmoth damagemoth repellent