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HUMMINGBIRD MOTH

\hˈʌmɪŋbˌɜːd mˈɒθ], \hˈʌmɪŋbˌɜːd mˈɒθ], \h_ˈʌ_m_ɪ_ŋ_b_ˌɜː_d m_ˈɒ_θ]\

Definitions of HUMMINGBIRD MOTH

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

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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