Sphingid
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sphingid is a noun meaning (entomology) Any of many hawk moths of the family Sphingidae.
Meaning
(entomology) Any of many hawk moths of the family Sphingidae.
More Meanings
- Of or pertaining to these moths.
Example Sentences
There was a crescent eaten out of a vine leaf by a sphingid larva.
Word Forms
- sphingids
Synonyms for sphingid
Depending on context, synonyms include hawkmoth.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hawkmoth, moths, sphaeritid, sphaerocerid, sphaerocerine, sphecid.
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