Sphinx moth
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 1 A moth of the family Sphingidae; a hawk moth.
"A sphinx moth, a species with a wingspan as much as 5in across, was reported by a baffled resident as being some sort of bird."
- 2 any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed wordnet
Example
More examples"A sphinx moth, a species with a wingspan as much as 5in across, was reported by a baffled resident as being some sort of bird."