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luna moth

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lu·na moth

noun \ˈlü-nə-\

Definition of LUNA MOTH

: a large mostly pale green American saturniid moth (Actias luna) with long tails on the hind wings

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Origin of LUNA MOTH

New Latin luna (specific epithet of Actias luna), from Latin, moon
First Known Use: 1869

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