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Meaning of sphinx moth | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A moth of the family Sphingidae; a hawk moth.

Equivalents

Deutsch Schwärmer

Examples

“A sphinx moth, a species with a wingspan as much as 5in across, was reported by a baffled resident as being some sort of bird.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Sphinxes sphinxity sphondin sphragide sphragis sphragistics

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