humming-bird moth

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Humming \Hum"ming\, n.
   A sound like that made by bees; a low, murmuring sound; a
   hum.
   [1913 Webster]

   {Hummingale}, lively or strong ale. --Dryden.

   {Humming-bird moth} (Zool.), a hawk moth. See {Hawk moth},
      under {Hawk}, the bird.
      [1913 Webster] hummingbird