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Group of mostly-nocturnal insects in the order Lepidoptera
Moths are a group of winged insect of the order Lepidoptera, the other well-known members of which are butterflies, they are characterized by dark or
Moth
Family of insects
The geometer moths are moths belonging to the family Geometridae of the insect order Lepidoptera, the moths and butterflies. Their scientific name derives
Geometer_moth
Species of moth
The cinnabar moth (Tyria jacobaeae) is a brightly coloured Arctiinae moth found as a native species in Europe and western and central Asia then east across
Cinnabar_moth
Species of insect
The luna moth (Actias luna), also called the American moon moth, is a Nearctic moth in the family Saturniidae, subfamily Saturniinae, a group commonly
Luna_moth
Family of moths known as Psychidae
The Psychidae (bagworm moths, also simply bagworms or bagmoths) are a family of the Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths). The bagworm family is fairly
Bagworm_moth
2009 joke by Norm Macdonald
The moth joke is a 2009 joke told by the Canadian stand-up comedian Norm Macdonald, delivered during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien
Moth_joke
Species of moth
Alternative common names are weevil moth, pantry moth, flour moth or grain moth. The almond moth (Cadra cautella) and the raisin moth (Cadra figulilella) are commonly
Indianmeal_moth
Storytelling events, podcast, radio program, books, and website
The Moth is a nonprofit group based in New York City, dedicated to the craft of storytelling. Founded in 1997, the organization presents a wide range of
The_Moth
Species of moth
The hornet moth or hornet clearwing (Sesia apiformis) is a large moth native to Europe and the Middle East and has been introduced to North America. Its
Hornet_moth
Family of moths
snout moths (Pyralidae) are also known as "ermine moths." Spilosoma lubricipeda is an unrelated moth with the common name "white ermine." An ermine moth is
Ermine_moth
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up moth in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. A moth is an insect in the order Lepidoptera. Moth or MOTH may also refer to: Moth, Uttar Pradesh, a
Moth_(disambiguation)
Species of moth
The bogong moth (Agrotis infusa) is a temperate species of night-flying moth, notable for its biannual long-distance seasonal migrations towards and from
Bogong_moth
Species of moth
The mullein moth (Cucullia verbasci) is a noctuid moth with a Palearctic distribution. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his landmark
Mullein_moth
Species of moth
The cabbage moth (Mamestra brassicae) is primarily known as a pest that is responsible for severe crop damage of a wide variety of plant species. The common
Cabbage_moth
Order of insects including moths and butterflies
lepidopterans are an order of winged insects which include butterflies and moths. About 180,000 species of the Lepidoptera have been described, representing
Lepidoptera
Topics referred to by the same term
Puss moth may refer to: Megalopyge opercularis, a North American moth Cerura vinula, a European moth de Havilland Puss Moth, an aeroplane built between
Puss_moth
Species of moth
The peppered moth (Biston betularia) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is night flying, and found mainly in temperate regions of the northern hemisphere
Peppered_moth
Species of moth
The ghost moth or ghost swift (Hepialus humuli) is a moth of the family Hepialidae. It is common throughout Europe, except for the far south-east. Female
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Species of moth
The diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella), sometimes called the cabbage moth, is a moth species of the family Plutellidae and genus Plutella. The small
Diamondback_moth
Species of moth
The hummingbird hawk-moth (Macroglossum stellatarum) is a species of hawk moth found across temperate regions of Eurasia. The species is named for its
Hummingbird_hawk-moth
Species of moth
The winter moth (Operophtera brumata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. It is an abundant species in Europe and the Near East and a famous study organism
Winter_moth
Species of moth
Trichophaga tapetzella, the tapestry moth or carpet moth, is a moth of the family Tineidae, commonly referred to as fungus moths. It is found worldwide. The wingspan
Carpet_moth
Genus of moths
The genus Calyptra is a group of moths in subfamily Calpinae of the family Erebidae. They are a member of the Calpini tribe, whose precise circumscription
Calyptra_(moth)
Species of moth
The brimstone moth (Opisthograptis luteolata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition
Brimstone_moth
Species of moth
The comet moth or Madagascan moon moth (Argema mittrei) is a moth native to the rain forests of Madagascar. The species was first described by Félix Édouard
Comet_moth
Species of moth that feeds on fruit (Cydia pomonella)
The codling moth or (especially Australia) codlin moth (Cydia pomonella) is a member of the Lepidopteran family Tortricidae. They are major pests to agricultural
Codling_moth
Topics referred to by the same term
Carob moths are certain species of small snout moths (family Pyralidae). They are named for their caterpillars' habit of becoming a pest on stored fruits
Carob_moth
Family of moths
The flannel moths or crinkled flannel moths (scientific name Megalopygidae) are a family of insects. Species of ‘‘Megalopyge’’ occur throughout the Neotropical
Flannel_moth
Index of animals with the same common name
The term flour moth refers to certain small moths of the family Pyralidae (snout moths, waxmoths), whose caterpillars are a pest of flour: Ephestia kuehniella
Flour_moth
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up tiger moth in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Tiger moth may refer to: Tiger moths, certain moths of the subfamily Arctiinae Arctiini, a tribe
Tiger_moth
New Zealand photojournalist (1951–2010)
Margaret Gipsy Moth (August 21, 1951– March 21, 2010) was a New Zealand-born photojournalist who worked for CNN in the US. Margaret Wilson was born on
Margaret_Moth
Species of moth
The giant leopard moth (Hypercompe scribonia) is a moth of the family Erebidae. They are distributed through North America from southern Ontario, and
Giant_leopard_moth
Species of moth
The buck moth (Hemileuca maia) is a common insect found in oak forests, stretching in the United States from peninsular Florida to New England, and as
Buck_moth
Index of animals with the same common name
Clothes moth or clothing moth is the common name for several species of moth considered to be pests, whose larvae eat animal fibres (hairs), including
Clothes_moth
2025 fantasy novel by Rachel Gillig
The Knight and the Moth is a gothic romantic fantasy novel by American author Rachel Gillig. It was published by Orbit Books on May 20, 2025. The novel
The_Knight_and_the_Moth
Topics referred to by the same term
Black moth or Black Moth can refer to: Arctornis l-nigrum, black V moth Ascalapha odorata, black witch moth Biston betularia, peppered moth Celiptera
Black_moth
Index of animals with the same common name
Look up hummingbird moth in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Hummingbird moth is a common name for various species in the sphinx moth family, particularly:
Hummingbird_moth
Topics referred to by the same term
Moon moth is a general term describing imagos (winged adults) of several Saturniinae species, having as a distinctive trait large round or near-round spots
Moon_moth
British Roman Catholic prelate
Charles Phillip Richard Moth (born 8 July 1958), usually known as Richard Moth, is a British Roman Catholic prelate who currently serves as Archbishop
Richard_Moth
Topics referred to by the same term
Wool moth may refer to two distinct moths: The Australian moth Monopis icterogastra, which looks "woolly". The cosmopolitan moth Tineola bisselliella
Wool_moth
Topics referred to by the same term
Snout moth may refer to: Pyraloidea, a moth superfamily containing about 16,000 described species Hypena proboscidalis, a moth species commonly referred
Snout_moth
Index of animals with the same common name
Acorn moth can refer to either of two small moths whose caterpillar larvae feed on acorns: Blastobasis glandulella, a Blastobasidae moth from North America
Acorn_moth
Index of animals with the same common name
Coconut moth is a common name for several kinds of moth whose larvae are known to feed on the coconut palm. These include: Batrachedra arenosella, of
Coconut_moth
Index of animals with the same common name
Orange moth is a common name for several species of moths and may refer to: Angerona prunaria Thaumatotibia leucotreta, also known as false codling moth, citrus
Orange_moth
Genus of moths
a genus of moths. They have dull, cryptic forewings and often very bright hindwings. These are hidden under the forewings when the moths rest, leading
Noctua_(moth)
Topics referred to by the same term
Leopard Moth may refer to: Giant leopard moth, or Hypercompe scribonia Zeuzera pyrina, a member of the family Cossoidea De Havilland Leopard Moth, a 1933
Leopard_moth
Genus of moths
Bracca is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae erected by Jacob Hübner in 1820. Bracca bajularia (Clerck, 1764) Bracca barbara (Stoll, [1781]) Bracca
Bracca_(moth)
Small development class sailing dinghy
The Moth is a small development class of sailing dinghy. Originally a small, fast home-built sailing boat designed to plane, since 2000 it has become an
Moth_(dinghy)
1956 film by Nobuo Nakagawa
Vampire Moth (Japanese: 吸血蛾, Hepburn: Kyuketsuga) is a 1956 Japanese film directed by Nobuo Nakagawa. It is based on the novel of the same name by Seishi
Vampire_Moth
Small pellets of chemical pesticide and deodorant
materials susceptible to damage from silverfish, mold or moth larvae (especially clothes moths like Tineola bisselliella). Older mothballs consisted primarily
Mothball
Species of moth
Agrotis segetum, sometimes known as the turnip moth, is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller
Turnip_moth
Genus of moths
Erebus is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. The genus is the type genus of the tribe Erebini, subfamily Erebinae, and family Erebidae. Differs
Erebus_(moth)
Species of insect
The lobster moth (Stauropus fagi), also known as lobster prominent, is a moth from the family Notodontidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus
Lobster_moth
Species of moth
longhorn moth or yellow-barred long-horn (Nemophora degeerella) is a diurnal lepidopteran from the moths family Adelidae (fairy longhorn moths). This species
Longhorn_moth
Topics referred to by the same term
Yucca moth may refer to: Prodoxidae moth family Parategeticula moths Tegeticula moths Tegeticula yuccasella This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Yucca_moth
2016 single by Metallica
"Moth into Flame" is a song by heavy metal band Metallica and the second single from their tenth studio album, Hardwired... to Self-Destruct. The song
Moth_into_Flame
Topics referred to by the same term
Miller moth may refer to: Miller (moth), Acronicta leporina, a species of the Noctuidae family Army cutworm, Euxoa auxiliaris, a species of the Noctuidae
Miller_moth
Index of animals with the same common name
Infant moth may refer to: Infant (Archiearis infans), a moth of the family Geometridae Scarce infant moth (Leucobrephos brephoides), a moth of the family
Infant_moth
Species of moth
The herald (Scoliopteryx libatrix) is a moth of the family Erebidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema
Herald_(moth)
Topics referred to by the same term
Sunflower moths may be three species of moths, whose larvae are pests of sunflowers: Homoeosoma electellum, American sunflower moth Homoeosoma nebulella
Sunflower_moth
2021 single by Swedish House Mafia and the Weeknd
"Moth to a Flame" is a song by Swedish house supergroup Swedish House Mafia and Canadian singer-songwriter the Weeknd. It was released on 22 October 2021
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Species of moth
The rice moth (Corcyra cephalonica) is a moth of the family Pyralidae. This small moth can become a significant pest. Its caterpillars feed on dry plantstuffs
Rice_moth
Species of moth
The sycamore (Acronicta aceris) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema
Sycamore_(moth)
Species of moth
The pūriri moth (Aenetus virescens), also commonly called the ghost moth or pepetuna, is a species of moth of the family Hepialidae. This moth is endemic
Pūriri_moth
Topics referred to by the same term
The term pitch moth refers to certain small moths whose caterpillars feed on pines. The feeding action causes the pine tree to shed its resin, which forms
Pitch_moth
Genus of moths
Polia is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae described by Ochsenheimer in 1816. Polia adustaeoides Draeseke, 1928 Polia albomixta Draudt, 1950 Polia
Polia_(moth)
Index of animals with the same common name
Guava moth may refer to: Argyresthia eugeniella, found in Florida Coscinoptycha improbana, the Australian guava moth, found in Australia, New Caledonia
Guava_moth
Species of moth
The dryandra moth (Carthaea saturnioides) is a species of moth that is considered to be the sole member of the family Carthaeidae. Its closest relatives
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US musical group
Moth Wranglers was a musical collaboration formed in 1998 by Chris Xefos (Drop Quarters, ex-King Missile), and LD Beghtol (Flare, The Magnetic Fields)
Moth_Wranglers
Species of moth
The lackey moth (Malacosoma neustria) is a moth in the family Lasiocampidae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema
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Genus of moths
Schiffermüller, 1775) – giant emperor moth, Viennese emperor moth Saturnia spini (Denis & Schiffermuller, 1775) – sloe emperor moth (sometimes in Eudia) Saturnia
Saturnia_(moth)
American rock band
Dust Moth is an American shoegaze/alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed by members of the bands Undertow, These Arms Are Snakes, and Minus
Dust_Moth
Species of moth
The Gothic (Naenia typica) is a moth of the family Noctuidae. The species was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1758 10th edition of Systema Naturae
Gothic_(moth)
Genus of moths
Amata is a genus of tiger moths in the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1807. The Global Biodiversity Information
Amata_(moth)
2016 studio album by Chairlift
Moth is the third and final full-length album by American indie band Chairlift, released in the United States via Columbia Records on January 22, 2016
Moth_(album)
Genus of insects
Ipana is a genus of moths in the family Geometridae that is endemic to New Zealand. The genus was erected by Francis Walker in 1858, synonymised with
Ipana_(moth)
Species of moth
The scarlet tiger moth (Callimorpha dominula, formerly Panaxia dominula) is a colorful moth belonging to the tiger moth subfamily, Arctiinae. The species
Scarlet_tiger_moth
Species of moth
The Pandora moth or Pandora pinemoth (Coloradia pandora) is an insect belonging to the moth genus Coloradia. The species was first described by C. A.
Pandora_moth
Genus of moths
Elusa is a genus of moths of the family Noctuidae erected by Francis Walker in 1859. Its eyes are naked and without lashes. The proboscis is well developed
Elusa_(moth)
Type of moth
A sloth moth is a coprophagous moth which has evolved to exclusively inhabit the fur of sloths and to use sloth dung as a substrate for the early stages
Sloth_moth
Species of moth
The mint moth (Pyrausta aurata) is a small moth from the family Crambidae, also known by the common name small purple and gold. This species can be found
Mint_moth
Genus of moths
Simplicia is a genus of litter moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée in 1854. Its palpi are sickle shaped, with the second
Simplicia_(moth)
Genus of moths
Isia is a genus of moths in the subfamily Arctiinae. It was established by Francis Walker in 1856. Isia alcumena Berg, 1882 Isia cornuta Travassos, 1947
Isia_(moth)
Genus of moths
Barsine is a genus of moths in the family Erebidae. Barsine contains the following species: Barsine andromeda Volynkin, Černý & Huang, 2019 Barsine atypicobarsine
Barsine_(moth)
Species of moth
The leek moth or onion leaf miner (Acrolepiopsis assectella) is a species of moth of family Acrolepiidae (formerly Glyphipterigidae) and the genus Acrolepiopsis
Leek_moth
Genus of moths
Loryma is a genus of snout moths described by Francis Walker in 1859. Loryma actenioides (Rebel, 1914) Loryma alluaudalis Leraut, 2009 Loryma ambovombealis
Loryma_(moth)
Extinct species of moth
levuana moth (Levuana iridescens) is an extinct species of moth in the family Zygaenidae. It is monotypic within the genus Levuana. The levuana moth became
Levuana_moth
Species of moth
The almond moth or tropical warehouse moth (Cadra cautella) is a small, stored-product pest. Almond moths infest flour, bran, oats, and other grains, as
Almond_moth
Genus of moths
Plecoptera is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. It was described by Achille Guenée in 1852. Palpi slight and reaching vertex of head, where the
Plecoptera_(moth)
Genus of moths
Sufetula is a genus of moths of the family Crambidae. Where known, distribution records are given. Sufetula alychnopa (Turner, 1908) Sufetula anania Solis
Sufetula_(moth)
Species of moth
The oak processionary (OPM) (Thaumetopoea processionea) is a moth whose caterpillars can be found in oak forests, where they feed on oak leaves, causing
Oak_processionary
Family of insects
The Sphingidae are a family of moths commonly called sphinx moths, also colloquially known as hawk moths, with many of their caterpillars known as hornworms
Sphingidae
American alternative rock band
Moth is an American alternative rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio formed in 1989. The band has released five albums including a major label release on Virgin
Moth_(band)
Topics referred to by the same term
Sino-Korean owl moth Brahmaea europaea, the European owl moth Brahmaea japonica, the Japanese owl moth Brahmaea tancrei, the Siberian owl moth Brahmaea wallichii
Owl_moth
Species of moth
The November moth (Epirrita dilutata) is a moth of the family Geometridae. The species was first described by Michael Denis and Ignaz Schiffermüller in
November_moth
Species of moth
The yellowtail moth or ashen moth (Hylesia metabus) is a species of moth found in northeastern South America. Contact with the urticating hairs of adult
Yellowtail_moth
Genus of moths
sometimes called Hyriogona (among other synonyms), is a large genus of geometer moths. It was erected by Georg Friedrich Treitschke in 1825. They are found nearly
Idaea_(moth)
Trap used to catch insects
Moth traps are devices used for capturing moths for scientific research or domestic pest control. Entomologists use moth traps to study moth populations
Moth_trap
Genus of moths
Sarmatia is a genus of moths of the family Erebidae. The genus was erected by Achille Guenée in 1854. Sarmatia albolineata Bethune-Baker, 1911 Angola
Sarmatia_(moth)
Genus of moths
Maliarpha is a genus of moths of the family Pyralidae. Maliarpha brunnella Cook, 1997 Maliarpha concinnella (Ragonot, 1888) Maliarpha fuscicostella Cook
Maliarpha_(moth)
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Surname or Lastname
Irish (especially northeastern Ulster)
Irish (especially northeastern Ulster) : shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAnnaigh ‘descendant of Annach’, a byname of uncertain meaning.English : from the medieval female personal name Hannah or Anna, ultimately from Hebrew Chana ‘He (God) has favored me’ (i.e. with a child). The name is borne in the Bible by the mother of Samuel (1 Samuel 1: 1–28), and there is a tradition (unsupported by Biblical evidence) that it was the name of the mother of the Virgin Mary; this St. Anne was a popular figure in medieval art and legend.Scottish : variant of Hannay.German : from a pet form of the personal name Hans.
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Tamil
Maaksharth | மாகà¯à®·à®¾à®°à¯à®¤
It means, Precious part of mothers heart
Maaksharth | மாகà¯à®·à®¾à®°à¯à®¤
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Aryamba | ஆரà¯à®¯à®®à¯à®ªà®¾
Mother of Sankara Bhagavath padar
Aryamba | ஆரà¯à®¯à®®à¯à®ªà®¾
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Tamil
River Ganga (Married to Shantanu; Mother of Bhishma; Goddess of the sacred river, Ganga.)
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English
English : variant of Mothershead.
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Tamil
Gayatry | கயாதà¯à®°à¯à®¯
Gayathry Mantra, Mother of the Vedas or Goddess Saraswati
Gayatry | கயாதà¯à®°à¯à®¯
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Tamil
Gayatree | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
A vedic Mantra praising the Sun, A sacred verse, A Goddess, Mother of the Vedas
Gayatree | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
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Tamil
Native, Motherly
Surname or Lastname
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic)
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) : variant of Levin.English : variant of Leven 3.Breton (Lévéné) : from an old female personal name derived from Old Breton louuinid ‘joy’, ‘gaiety’. The name gained popularity as it belonged to the mother of a Breton saint, Gwenael.Altered spelling of French Lavigne, Lavin, Lavine, Levin, or various other like-sounding surnames.
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Tamil
Mother of Dharma, Swaminarayan sampraday name
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Tamil
Gayathry | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
Gayathry Mantra, Mother of the Vedas or Goddess Saraswati
Gayathry | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
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English
English : from the female personal name Isabel(l)(a). This originated as a variant of Elizabeth, a name which owed its popularity in medieval Europe to the fact that it was borne by John the Baptist’s mother. The original form of the name was Hebrew Elisheva ‘my God (is my) oath’; it appears thus in Exodus 6:23 as the name of Aaron’s wife. By New Testament times the second element had been altered to Hebrew shabat ‘rest’, ‘Sabbath’. The form Isabella originated in Spain, the initial syllable being detached because of its resemblance to the definite article el, and the final one being assimilated to the characteristic Spanish feminine ending -ella. The name in this form was introduced to France in the 13th century, being borne by a sister of St. Louis who lived as a nun after declining marriage with the Holy Roman Emperor. Thence it was taken to England, where it achieved considerable popularity as an independent personal name alongside its doublet Elizabeth.
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German
German : East Frisian patronymic from the nursery name Mamme, linked to Middle High German mamme, memme ‘mother’s breast’ (Latin mamma).English (of Norman origin) : from the Old French personal name Maismon, Maimon, of unknown etymology.Indian (Kerala) : variant of Thomas among Kerala Christians, with the Tamil-Malayalam third person masculine singular suffix -n. It is only found as a personal name in Kerala, but in the U.S. has come to be used as a family name among Kerala Christians.
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Tamil
Gayatri | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
A vedic Mantra praising the Sun, A sacred verse, A Goddess, Mother of the Vedas
Gayatri | காயதà¯à®°à¯€
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Tamil
Divine, Lord krishnas mother
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Tamil
Divine, Lord krishnas mother (Krishna's mother and the wife of Vasudeva, a chief of the Vrishni clan. Sister of Kamsa, she was imprisoned by him soon after her marriage.)
Surname or Lastname
English
English : from the usual medieval vernacular form of the female personal name Helen (Greek Helenē). This was the name of the mother of Constantine the Great, a devout Christian who was credited with finding the True Cross. It was a popular name in Britain, due to the legend (which has no historical basis) that she was born in Britain.English : variant of Hillian.Dutch : from a short form of any of several Germanic personal names beginning with the element Ellen-, as, for example, Ellenborg.
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Tamil
Bhramari | பà¯à®°à®¾à®®à®°à¯€
Mother Durga in the form of female bee
Bhramari | பà¯à®°à®¾à®®à®°à¯€
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Tamil
Mathrudev | மாதà¯à®°à¯à®¤à¯‡à®µÂ
One who worships his mother, For one whom mother is the deity
Mathrudev | மாதà¯à®°à¯à®¤à¯‡à®µÂ
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Tamil
Devamata | தேவமாஂதா
Mother Goddess
MOTH
MOTH
Female
English
Modern variant spelling of English Ariana, ARYANA means "utterly pure."
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Muslim
Perfect, Complete, Generalization
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Biblical
Son of separation.
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Tamil
Sweet
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Spanish
My God is Jehovah.Elijah.
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Australian, Latin
Lucky; Female Version of Felix; Fortunate
Boy/Male
Biblical
He that strengthens and makes steadfast.
Boy/Male
American, Anglo, British, Christian, English, Hindu, Indian
From the Red Meadow
Boy/Male
Indian
The Seventh Truth
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Marathi
Lord Indra
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v. i.
To become like, or full of, mother, or thick matter, as vinegar.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Mother
a.
Full of moths.
a.
Of or pertaining to a mother; like, or suitable for, a mother; tender; maternal; as, motherly authority, love, or care.
n.
The state of being a mother; the character or office of a mother.
a.
Destitute of a mother; having lost a mother; as, motherless children.
adv.
In a manner of a mother.
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.
a.
Consisting of, containing, or resembling, mother (in vinegar).
n.
The state or quality of being motherly.
a.
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.
v. t.
To adopt as a son or daughter; to perform the duties of a mother to.
n.
The mother of one's husband or wife.
imp. & p. p.
of Mother
a.
Infested with moths; moth-eaten.
a.
Thick, like mother; viscid.