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A common gray European moth (Halia vauaria) having a V-shaped spot of dark brown on each of the fore wings.
A common American moth (Pyrrharctia isabella), of an isabella color. The larva, called woolly bear and hedgehog caterpillar, is densely covered with hairs, which are black at each end of the body, and red in the middle part.
A large and handsome American moth (Hyperchiria Io), having a large, bright-colored spot on each hind wing, resembling the spots on the tail of a peacock. The larva is covered with prickly hairs, which sting like nettles.
A silk-producing moth (Attacus Pernyi) which feeds upon the oak. It has been introduced into Europe and America from China.
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n.
A rural custom in England, of visiting one's parents on Midlent Sunday, -- supposed to have been originally visiting the mother church to make offerings at the high altar.
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Full of moths.
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Consisting of, containing, or resembling, mother (in vinegar).
n.
The state of being a mother; the character or office of a mother.
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The state or quality of being motherly.
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The mother of one's husband or wife.
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Infested with moths; moth-eaten.
v. i.
To become like, or full of, mother, or thick matter, as vinegar.
p. pr. & vb. n.
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Thick, like mother; viscid.
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Received by birth or from ancestors; native, natural; as, mother language; also acting the part, or having the place of a mother; producing others; originating.
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Destitute of a mother; having lost a mother; as, motherless children.
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Of or pertaining to a mother; like, or suitable for, a mother; tender; maternal; as, motherly authority, love, or care.
adv.
In a manner of a mother.
v. t.
To adopt as a son or daughter; to perform the duties of a mother to.
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