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moth

noun ZOOLleamhan masc1  c m u
phrases

like a moth to the flame

mar a bheadh leamhan ar choinnealmar a bheadh beach thart ar bhláthhe's drawn to her like a moth to the flame níl sé in ann fanacht uaithi, is geall le leamhan ar choinneal é ina diaidh

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Phrases and Examples in other entries

  • emerge »
    the moth emerges from its cocoon tagann an leamhan amach as a chocún
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    it changed from a caterpillar into a moth d'iompaigh sé ó bholb ina leamhan
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    'It's actually a moth,' said he fussily. 'Mar a tharlaíonn, leamhan atá ann,' ar seisean go pointeáilte.
  • moth-eaten »
    moth-eaten old books seanleabhair atá ite ag na leamhain, seanleabhair atá criathraithe ag na leamhain
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    a moth-eaten old dog seanmhadra clamhach, seanmhadra atá ite ag na míola
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