Moth
Moth noun - Typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae.
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Pest and moth are semantically related in bug topic. In some cases you can use "Pest" instead a noun "Moth", when it comes to topics like arthropod.
Nearby Word: mother
Pest
Pest noun - A widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death.
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Gypsies will occasionally be portrayed as gypsy moths, as a play on the name of the species (the gypsy moth originates from North America and is considered a pest in Europe).
Source: National Animal Stereotypes
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