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sphinx moth

noun

Definition of SPHINX MOTH

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First Known Use of SPHINX MOTH

1839

Rhymes with SPHINX MOTH

betroth, breechcloth, broadcloth, cheesecloth, clothes moth, dishcloth, drop cloth, facecloth, floorcloth, grass cloth, ground cloth, ground sloth, haircloth, hawk moth, hellbroth, loincloth, oilcloth, sackcloth, sailcloth, silk moth, sponge cloth, washcloth, whole cloth, wire cloth

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