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.”

noun

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 notes

In 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.

Word forms

zales plural, Zales plural

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Rhymes for zale

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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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