carpet moth
- noun
- /ˈkɑːrpɪt mɔθ/
:
polilla de la alfombra
- The presence of carpet moths can lead to unsightly holes in woolen carpets and upholstery.
Examples
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We discovered carpet moths had been eating our living room rug over the winter.
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Homeowners are often advised to remove carpet moth larvae with regular vacuuming.
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I found a carpet moth in the living room.
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The carpet moths are damaging my favorite rug.
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The presence of carpet moths can lead to unsightly holes in woolen carpets and upholstery.
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We discovered carpet moths had been eating our living room rug over the winter.
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Homeowners are often advised to remove carpet moth larvae with regular vacuuming.
Synonyms
A small moth whose caterpillars eat carpets and other wool items
A group of small moths whose caterpillars eat natural fibers like wool and clothing
A small moth whose young eat carpets and other wool items
A small insect whose young eat wool and make holes in clothes
A small yellowish moth whose caterpillars eat wool, fur and other animal fibers
A small moth whose caterpillars eat wool and cloth made from animals
A small moth whose caterpillars eat and make holes in wool and fur
A small pale insect whose young make webs and eat clothes
A small moth whose young caterpillars live in little tubes and eat fabrics
A small moth whose larvae live in silk tubes and eat cloth made from natural fibers
A small moth whose young eat wool and other fabrics
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a moth whose larvae feed on carpets' is directly and predictably derived from combining 'carpet' (floor fabric) with 'moth' (an insect): a moth associated with carpets. This straightforward compound noun follows common compositional patterns (found across many languages), so a B1 learner who knows both constituents should infer the meaning.
Etymology
Carpet moth comes from a simple image: a moth whose caterpillars live in a carpet and eat the threads, leaving small holes. So the name means a moth that damages wool rugs and other fabric.
