Death's-head — n. A naked human skull as the emblem of death; the head of the conventional personification of death. [1913 Webster] I had rather be married to a death s head with a bone in his mouth. Shak. [1913 Webster] {Death s head moth} (Zo[ o]l.), a very … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Death's-head moth — Death s head Death s head , n. A naked human skull as the emblem of death; the head of the conventional personification of death. [1913 Webster] I had rather be married to a death s head with a bone in his mouth. Shak. [1913 Webster] {Death s… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Death's-head Hawkmoth — Acherontia lachesis, an old bleached collection specimen showing none of the yellow, orange and red colours of fresh specimens Scientific classification Kingdom … Wikipedia
death's-head moth — noun European hawkmoth with markings on the back resembling a human skull • Syn: ↑Acherontia atropos • Hypernyms: ↑hawkmoth, ↑hawk moth, ↑sphingid, ↑sphinx moth, ↑hummingbird moth • … Useful english dictionary
Sphinx — This article is about sphinxes in general. For the sphinx at Giza in Egypt, see Great Sphinx of Giza. For other uses, see Sphinx (disambiguation). The Great Sphinx of Giza, with the Pyramid of Khafra in the background … Wikipedia
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sphinx moth — noun any of various moths with long narrow forewings capable of powerful flight and hovering over flowers to feed • Syn: ↑hawkmoth, ↑hawk moth, ↑sphingid, ↑hummingbird moth • Hypernyms: ↑moth • Hyponyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Death on the Nile (1978 film) — Death on the Nile Original Film Poster Directed by John Guillermin Produced by … Wikipedia
Sphinx Head — The Sphinx Head Society is the oldest senior honor society at Cornell University. Sphinx Head recognizes Cornell senior men and women who have demonstrated respectable strength of character on top of a dedication to leadership and service at… … Wikipedia
The Masque of the Red Death — For other uses, see The Masque of the Red Death (disambiguation). The Masque of the Red Death … Wikipedia
