Definition of death's head moth in English:

death's head moth

(also death's head hawkmoth)

noun

A very large hawkmoth of Europe and Africa, Acherontia atropos, which has a marking on the back of the thorax somewhat resembling a skull, and is also noted for its ability to make a loud squeaking sound.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Gentleman's Magazine. After French papillon à tête de mort, with allusion to the skull-like markings on the thorax of the moth.

Definition of death's head moth in US English:

death's head moth

(also death's head hawkmoth)

noun

A very large hawkmoth of Europe and Africa, Acherontia atropos, which has a marking on the back of the thorax somewhat resembling a skull, and is also noted for its ability to make a loud squeaking sound.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Gentleman's Magazine. After French papillon à tête de mort, with allusion to the skull-like markings on the thorax of the moth.

单词	death's head moth
释义	Definition of death's head moth in English: death's head moth (also death's head hawkmoth) noun A very large hawkmoth of Europe and Africa, Acherontia atropos, which has a marking on the back of the thorax somewhat resembling a skull, and is also noted for its ability to make a loud squeaking sound. Origin Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Gentleman's Magazine. After French papillon à tête de mort, with allusion to the skull-like markings on the thorax of the moth. Definition of death's head moth in US English: death's head moth (also death's head hawkmoth) noun A very large hawkmoth of Europe and Africa, Acherontia atropos, which has a marking on the back of the thorax somewhat resembling a skull, and is also noted for its ability to make a loud squeaking sound. Origin Late 18th century; earliest use found in The Gentleman's Magazine. After French papillon à tête de mort, with allusion to the skull-like markings on the thorax of the moth.
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