sphinx moth en · NOUN
Meanings
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A moth of the family Sphingidae; a hawk moth.
A sphinx moth, a species with a wingspan as much as 5in across, was reported by a baffled resident as being some sort of bird.
2018 April 22, Oliver Milman, The Guardian:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sphinx moths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |