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hawkmoth
\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
: any of numerous rather large stout-bodied moths constituting the family Sphingidae, having a long proboscis which at rest is kept coiled, long strong narrow fore wings more or less pointed at the ends, small hind wings, and stout antennae often hooked at the tip, and being usually quiet in coloration but often handsomely patterned and graceful and hovering in flight — called also sphinx moth; see hornworm |