noun
zale
Zale (noun) means any moth belonging to the genus Zale, a group of night-flying moths in the family Erebidae. Example: “A Zale moth landed on the porch light overnight.”
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Any moth belonging to the genus Zale, a group of night-flying moths in the family Erebidae.
"A Zale moth landed on the porch light overnight."
How to use zale
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA scientific name for a type of moth — mostly used by entomologists rather than in everyday speech.
When to use it
Technical/biological term, not common in casual conversation.
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What does “zale” mean?
The word “zale” means any moth belonging to the genus Zale, a group of night-flying moths in the family Erebidae. In plain terms, a scientific name for a type of moth — mostly used by entomologists rather than in everyday speech.
How do you use “zale” in a sentence?
Here is “zale” used in a sentence: “A Zale moth landed on the porch light overnight.”
What part of speech is “zale”?
“Zale” is a noun.
What is the meaning of zale?
"zale" (noun) means any moth belonging to the genus Zale, a group of night-flying moths in the family Erebidae.
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