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HAWKMOTH

\hˈɔːkmɒθ], \hˈɔːkmɒθ], \h_ˈɔː_k_m_ɒ_θ]\

Definitions of HAWKMOTH

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language

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any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

A large quick-darting moth, so called from hovering over the flowers like hawks.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

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