adj
Meaning 1
Resistant to being eaten by moths.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
mothproof
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verb
Meaning 2
To apply odoriferous materials intended to repel moths from clothing.
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adjective satellite
Meaning 3
resistant to damage by moths
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: moth-resistant
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verb
Meaning 4
protect from moths
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- mothproof woollen clothes during the summer
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Broader terms: protect
History
Etymology
From moth + -proof.
Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Greek: αντισκορικός (antiskorikós) — Translations
- Swedish: maläkta — Translations
- Swedish: malsäker — Translations
- Swedish: malsäkra — Translations