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prominent moth

British

noun

any moth of the family Notodontidae characterized by tufts of scales on the back edge of the forewing that stand up prominently at rest and give the group its name. It includes the puss moth and buff-tip as well as those with prominent in the name

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The multicoloured 3x3x3 puzzle, which has become one of Hungary's most prominent innovations, is still popular among young and old, with hundreds of millions sold worldwide.

From Reuters • Jul. 28, 2022

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