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Tineola

Noun

1. Tineola is a genus of small moths commonly known as clothes moths. They are known for their destructive feeding habits as the larvae of these moths feed on natural fibers such as wool, fur, and silk.

Sample sentence: The tineola infestation in my closet caused significant damage to my favorite cashmere sweater.

Noun

2. Tineola can also refer specifically to the species Tineola bisselliella, a small moth belonging to the family Tineidae. This species is a common pest in households where it may damage clothing, carpets, and other textile products.

Sample sentence: I found some tineola larvae in my old carpet, and I immediately called a professional exterminator.

Noun

3. In taxonomy, tineola is a genus containing several species of moths.

Sample sentence: The entomologist discovered a new species of tineola while conducting field research in the Amazon rainforest.

Adjective

4. When used as an adjective, tineola refers to something that is related to or characteristic of clothes moths.

Sample sentence: My grandmother keeps her precious antique garments in a tightly sealed, tineola-proof chest.