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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of hawk moth. alt-of, alternative
2. 2
   any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

hawk mothhummingbird mothsphingidsphinx moth

Etymology

hawk + moth.

Related phrases

Kashmir bee hawkmothbee hawkmothdeath's-head hawkmothhummingbird hawkmothpoplar hawkmothwhite-edged hunter hawkmoth

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