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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PUSS MOTH

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Puss moth is a noun.
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WHAT DOES PUSS MOTH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of puss moth in the English dictionary

The definition of puss moth in the dictionary is a large pale prominent moth, Cerura vinula, whose larvae feed on willow and poplar, and are bright green with a masklike red head and claspers modified as "tails" that are protruded and raised in a state of alarm: family Notodontidae.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PUSS MOTH

pusillanimity
pusillanimous
pusillanimously
Puskas
puslike
puss
pussel
pusser
pussier
pussies
pussiest
pussley
pusslike
pussy
pussy willow
pussycat
pussyfoot
pussyfooter
pussyfooting
pussytoes

WORDS THAT END LIKE PUSS MOTH

brown house moth
buff-tip moth
clothes moth
codling moth
death´s-head moth
diamondback moth
emperor moth
giant peacock moth
gipsy moth
gypsy moth
hawk moth
hummingbird moth
leopard moth
luna moth
mammoth
oak processionary moth
silver-Y moth
sphinx moth
tiger moth
tussock moth
wax moth

Synonyms and antonyms of puss moth in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «puss moth» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PUSS MOTH

Find out the translation of puss moth to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of puss moth from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «puss moth» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

猫蛾
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

polilla puss
570 millions of speakers

English

puss moth
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

खरहा कीट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سنور فراشة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

кис моли
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

puss mariposa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পুশ মথ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

puss Moth
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kucing rama-rama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

puss Motte
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

小娘の蛾
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

마누라 방
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Kucing moth
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

mèo bướm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புஸ் அந்துப்பூச்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मुका मारणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kedi güvesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

puss moth
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Puss ćma
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

киць молі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

motanul molie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μούτρο σκώρος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

poes mot
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

puss moth
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

puss møll
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of puss moth

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PUSS MOTH»

The term «puss moth» is normally little used and occupies the 143.267 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PUSS MOTH» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about puss moth

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PUSS MOTH»

Discover the use of puss moth in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to puss moth and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Wings over Nazeing:
... Hermesl DeHav.80A Puss Moth Deekay Knight Cessna C-34 Airmaster DeHav .80A Puss Moth Tipsy 82 (Belgian built) DeHav.80A Puss Moth DeHav.80A Puss Moth Chilton D.W.1 Monoplane DeHav.87B Hornet Moth DeHav.80A Puss Moth  ...
Leslie Kimm, 2004
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Canadian Warplanes
De Havilland DH 80A Puss Moth (19) (Serial Nos. G-CYUR-UU, 169 (changed later to 651), 171-181, A44 (ex CF-CCV), A114 (ex CF-ADA). The Puss Moth was a two or three-seat high-wing cabin monoplane used for long-range touring and ...
Harold A. Skaarup, 2009
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New Scientist
Egg-laying habits of British moths continued Facts about the Ferguson car For many years the "Ferguson. Figure 10. Eggs of Puss moth. Figure 11. Eggs of Drinker moth. Figure 7. Eggs of Cabbage moth. end of three weeks, and the ...
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International Wildlife Encyclopedia: Brown bear - cheetah
Larvae of the European puss moth, Centra vinula, have black, eyelike markings on the head and prominent red threads at the end of the abdomen. When attacked, a puss moth larva rears up and lashes these threads from side to side, thus ...
‎2002
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Canadian Warbird Survivors 2002: A Handbook on Where to Find ...
De Havilland D.H. 80A Puss Moth (19) (Serial Nos. G-CYUR-UU, 169 (later 651), 171-181, A44 (ex CF-CCV), A114 (ex CF-ADA)). The Puss Moth was a two or three seat high-wing cabin monoplane used for long-range touring and training.
Harold A. Skaarup, 2001
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Library of Entertaining Knowledge
... which are deposited — one, two, or more together — on the upper surface of a leaf. In the course of six or eight weeks (during which time it casts its skin thrice) it arrives at its full Eggs of the Puss-Moth. • J. R. growth, when it is about as thick, ...
‎1830
7
Encyclopedia of African Airlines
Before the end of 1934, Puss Moth (VP—KAM) was sold in the Congo but later returned (re—registered as VP—KBI). On January 14, 1935, a Kisumu— Kakamega—Eldoret—Njoro— Nairobi service began. The fleet consisted ofthree D.H. 80s, ...
Ben R. Guttery, 1998
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New Scientist
Caterpillar of the Puss moth. Figure 4. Caterpillar of Privet Hawk moth. Figure 5. Caterpillar. MOST people know that caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and they are also acquainted with certain kinds which live on cultivated ...
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The Merck Manual Home Health Handbook
The venomous puss moth caterpillar (also called the asp) is present in the southern United States. It is teardrop shaped and has long silky hair, making it resemble a tuft of cotton or fur. When a puss moth caterpillar rubs or is pressed against a ...
Merck, 2011
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The entomologist's text book: an introduction to the natural ...
A similar change of colour also occurred in a caterpillar of the puss- moth (Cerura vinula), which I endeavoured to preserve. From what has been said, it will be easily conceived that the colour of the caterpillar affords no criterion for judging of  ...
John Obadiah Westwood, 1838

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PUSS MOTH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term puss moth is used in the context of the following news items.
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The world's weirdest animals - and where to see them
The puss moth larva's appearance is a defensive strategy designed to deter predators - although the more persistent may also find themselves doused in the ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
2
Stinging caterpillars are out and about: Around the Home Grounds
There are four types to be concerned with that include the Saddleback, IO Moth, Buck Moth, and Puss Moth caterpillars. The Saddleback caterpillar has ... «NOLA.com, Apr 15»
3
AirAsia India unveils fourth aircraft with livery tribute to JRD Tata
The livery of the aircraft dons an image of J.R.D. Tata with a Puss Moth, the aircraft he flew on 15 October 1932, leading to the birth of Tata Airlines Ltd and ... «Livemint, Mar 15»
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AirAsia gives livery tribute to JRD Tata on its aircraft
Named 'The Pioneer', the aircraft is painted with an image of the JRD Tata standing beside the Puss Moth, the aircraft on which he operated India's first ... «Economic Times, Mar 15»
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The battle for Bert Hinkler's last plane
Use this content. The battle to acquire a replica of Bert Hinkler's Puss Moth for the Hinkler Hall of Aviation went right down to the wire. Max Fleet ... «Bundaberg News Mail, Nov 14»
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Puss moth caterpillars poison students
The puss moth caterpillar, also known as the asp caterpillar, is approximately one-inch long and covered in what appears to be fur or hair, actually made of ... «Tulane Hullabaloo, Oct 14»
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Most venomous caterpillar in the country popping up more …
The furry looking creature is being spotted pretty frequently in our area. It's called a Puss Moth Caterpillar, and it packs a sting said to be worse than a scorpion, ... «WRDW-TV, Sep 14»
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Tulane, Loyola faculty warn students, local residents of venomous …
The puss moth caterpillar is typically an inch in length and range in color from white to dark brown. Don't let their small stature fool you though, within the thick ... «WDSU New Orleans, Sep 14»
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Caterpillars: Numerous and sometimes poisonous
According to “Caterpillars and Butterflies” by Stephanie Turnbull, the puss moth (aka flannel moth) has a unique defense mechanism where it rears up on his ... «taosnews, Aug 14»
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Dick Smith backs bold plan to recognise Queensland aviation pioneer
The wreckage of Bert Hinkler's Puss Moth in the Italian Alps in 1933. ... in his time – died after his Puss Moth plane crashed in the Italian Alps in January 1933. «Brisbane Times, Aug 14»

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