Hawkmoth Definition
noun
Any of various thick-bodied moths of the family Sphingidae, having long narrow forewings, short hind wings, and a long proboscis, and characteristically sucking nectar from flowers while hovering.
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Synonyms:
- hummingbird-moth
- sphinx moth
- sphingid
- hawk-moth
Other Word Forms of Hawkmoth
Noun
Singular:
hawkmoth
Plural:
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