hawk moth

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawk mawth, moth]
- /hɔk mɔθ, mɒθ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hawk mawth, moth]
- /hɔk mɔθ, mɒθ/

Definitions of hawk moth words

noun hawk moth any of numerous moths of the family Sphingidae, noted for their very swift flight and ability to hover while sipping nectar from flowers. 1
noun hawk moth any of various moths of the family Sphingidae, having long narrow wings and powerful flight, with the ability to hover over flowers when feeding from the nectar 0
noun hawk moth any of a family (Sphingidae) of moths with a thick, tapering body, slender wings, and a long feeding tube used for sucking the nectar of flowers; sphinx moth 0
noun hawk moth Any moth of the family Sphingidae. 0

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Origin of hawk moth

First appearance:

before 1775

One of the 45% newest English words

First recorded in 1775-85

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hawk moth popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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