Associations to the word «Sphingid»

Wiktionary

SPHINGID, noun. (entomology) Any of many hawk moths of the family Sphingidae
SPHINGID, adjective. Of or pertaining to these moths.

Dictionary definition

SPHINGID, 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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