Moth (noun)

1. A small, usually nocturnal insect that is related to the butterfly, typically having dull-colored, feathery antennae and wings that are covered in scales.
2. A type of moth, especially one that is attracted to light and often flies into buildings at night.
3. A person who is attracted to someone else's light or brilliance, especially in a way that is seen as parasitic.

Origin:

Old english moððe, moðða, of west germanic origin; related to dutch mot and german motte.

Examples:

1. The moth fluttered around the streetlamp, drawn to the light.
2. She swatted at the moth that had flown into the kitchen.
3. He was a moth to the flame of her beauty and charisma.
4. The scientist collected moths from different regions to study their diversity.
5. The moth's wings were covered in a dusting of iridescent scales.