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1. (n.) hawk moth
any of numerous moths of the family Sphingidae, noted for their swift flight and ability to hover while sipping nectar from flowers.
Etymology: (1775–85)
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1. (noun) hawkmoth, hawk moth, sphingid, sphinx moth, hummingbird moth
any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
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1. hawk moth
any moth of the family Sphingidae, of which there are numerous genera and species. They are large, handsome moths, which fly mostly at twilight and hover about flowers like a humming bird, sucking the honey by means of a long, slender proboscis. The larvae are large, hairless caterpillars ornamented with green and other bright colors, and often with a caudal spine. See Sphinx, also Tobacco worm, and Tomato worm
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