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hawkmoth

Pronunciation: /ˈhɔːkmɒθ/
Definition of hawkmoth

noun

  • a large swift-flying moth with a stout body and narrow forewings, typically feeding on nectar while hovering.
    • Family Sphingidae: several genera and many species

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