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tapestry moth

tap·es·try moth
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tap-uh-stree mawth, moth]
    • /ˈtæp ə stri mɔθ, mɒθ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tap-uh-stree mawth, moth]
    • /ˈtæp ə stri mɔθ, mɒθ/

Definitions of tapestry moth words

  • noun tapestry moth carpet moth. 1
  • noun tapestry moth one of the larger tineid moths, Trichophaga tapetzella, the larvae of which devour animal fibres. It is brown, with white-tipped forewings, and prefers damp environments 0
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Origin of tapestry moth

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15

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tapestry moth popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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