MOTHPROOF

mothproof, moth-resistant

(adjective) resistant to damage by moths

mothproof

(verb) protect from moths; “mothproof woollen clothes during the summer”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

mothproof (comparative more mothproof, superlative most mothproof)

Resistant to being eaten by moths.

Verb

mothproof (third-person singular simple present mothproofs, present participle mothproofing, simple past and past participle mothproofed)

To apply odoriferous materials intended to repel moths from clothing.

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

12 January 2025

HABIT

(noun) (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; “owls have nocturnal habits”; “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair”; “long use had hardened him to it”


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Coffee Trivia

Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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