moth
noun/mɔθ/
Frequency rank: #7,674 most common English word
Meaning
a nocturnal insect similar to a butterfly, often attracted to light and known for damaging fabric.
Example sentence
She found moth hiding in her woolen sweater when she opened the closet.
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