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Definition of Sphingid
1. Noun. Any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed.
Exact synonyms: Hawk Moth, Hawkmoth, Hummingbird Moth, Sphinx Moth
Generic synonyms: Moth
Group relationships: Family Sphingidae, Sphingidae
Specialized synonyms: Manduca Sexta, Manduca Quinquemaculata, Acherontia Atropos, Death's-head Moth
Generic synonyms: Moth
Group relationships: Family Sphingidae, Sphingidae
Specialized synonyms: Manduca Sexta, Manduca Quinquemaculata, Acherontia Atropos, Death's-head Moth
Definition of Sphingid
1. n. A sphinx.
2. a. Of or pertaining to a sphinx, or the family Sphingidæ.
Definition of Sphingid
1. Noun. (biology) Any of many hawk moths of the family ''Sphingidae'' ¹
2. Adjective. Of or pertaining to these moths. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sphingid
1. the hawkmoth [n -S] - See also: hawkmoth
Medical Definition of Sphingid
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