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词汇 Mother Shipton
释义

Definition of Mother Shipton in English:

Mother Shipton

noun
  • A day-flying European moth with a marking on the wing that is said to resemble the profile of an old woman.

    灰夜蛾

    Callistega mi, family Noctuidae

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The Mother Shipton is named after an old Yorkshire witch because of the caricature of an old hag's hooked nose, piercing eye and pointed chin that can be seen (if you use your imagination) on the moth's forewing.
    • Moths, too, are in abundance and of many types including the Emperor Moth, Northern Eggar, Drinker Moth, Wood Tiger, Clouded Buff and the curious Mother Shipton Moth, with markings on the wing resembling the face of the Prophet Witch Mother Shipton.

Origin

Late 19th century: from the name of Mother Shipton, a legendary English seer.

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