Associations to the word «Hawkmoth»

Wiktionary

HAWKMOTH, noun. (entomology) Any of several moths, of the family Sphingidae, that hover over flowers when sucking nectar through a long proboscis.

Dictionary definition

HAWKMOTH, noun. Any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed.

Wise words

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