Definition of cecropia moth
: a large North American saturniid moth (Hyalophora cecropia) that is brown with red, white, and black markings
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Origin and Etymology of cecropia moth
New Latin cecropia, from Latin, feminine of Cecropius Athenian, from Greek Kekropios, from Kekrops Cecrops, legendary king of Athens
First Known Use: 1885
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Definition of cecropia moth for Students
: a colorful moth that is the largest moth of North America
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