Xylophanes

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Translingual

Xylophanes fassli.

Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ξῠλοφᾰνής (xŭlophănḗs, resembling wood).

Proper noun

Xylophanes m or f

  1. A taxonomic genus within the family Sphingidae – certain moths.

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