silkworm moth


Definition: Meaning of, silkworm moth in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsɪlkwəːm mɒθ /

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silkworm moth silkworm moths
  1. any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae
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  2. moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
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silkworm moth used in phrases

  • domestic silkworm moth (noun)
    1. stocky creamy-white Asiatic moth found almost entirely under human care; the source of most of the silk commerce
  • domesticated silkworm moth (noun)
    1. stocky creamy-white Asiatic moth found almost entirely under human care; the source of most of the silk commerce
  • giant silkworm moth (noun)
    1. any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae
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