Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
moth-like fly .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word moth-fly.
Examples
-
The small moth-fly appears early in the summer, and should always be destroyed when seen, as the moth is produced from the eggs which they deposit in woollens; by being careful to kill them when they first come, a house may be kept nearly clear of them.
Domestic Cookery, Useful Receipts, and Hints to Young Housekeepers Elizabeth E. Lea
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.