Defenition of the word hawkmoth
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Defenition of the word hawkmoth
- A moth of the family Sphingidae having a rapid, sustained flying ability.
- any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed
Synonyms for the word hawkmoth
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- hawk moth
- hummingbird moth
- sphingid
- sphinx moth
Meronymys for the word hawkmoth
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- family Sphingidae
- Sphingidae
Hyponyms for the word hawkmoth
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- Acherontia atropos
- death's-head moth
- Manduca quinquemaculata
- Manduca sexta
Hypernyms for the word hawkmoth
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