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Sphingid

Sphingid Meaning & Definition
Sphingid Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sphingid?

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

Synonyms | Synonyms for Sphingid: hawk moth | hawkmoth | hummingbird moth | sphinx moth

Related Terms | Find terms related to Sphingid:

See Also | Acherontia atropos | death's-head moth | family Sphingidae | Manduca quinquemaculata | Manduca sexta | moth | Sphingidae

Sphingid In Webster's Dictionary

\Sphin"gid\, n. (Zo["o]l.) A sphinx.
\Sphin"gid\, a. Of or pertaining to a sphinx, or the family {Sphingid[ae]}.

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