moth in Italian

moth in Italian is falena, tarma, tignola — moth means a flying insect related to the butterfly, usually active at night and less colorful, with feathery antennae.

moth in Italian

falena

noun

Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.

tarma

noun

Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.

tignola

noun

Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.

camola

noun

Any flying insect of the order Lepidoptera not in the superfamily Papilionoidea, most species of which are nocturnal and can be distinguished from butterflies by feather-like antennae.

What does "moth" mean?

noun A flying insect related to the butterfly, usually active at night and less colorful, with feathery antennae.
"A moth kept circling the porch light."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

moth in a sentence

A moth kept circling the porch light.
Moths had eaten holes in his old wool sweater.

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "moth" in Italian?

"moth" in Italian is falena, tarma, tignola. moth means: A flying insect related to the butterfly, usually active at night and less colorful, with feathery antennae.

How do you use "moth" in a sentence?

Example: "A moth kept circling the porch light." In Italian, "moth" is falena, tarma, tignola.

Are there other ways to say "moth" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "moth": falena, tarma, tignola, camola.

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