Meaning of silkworm in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈsɪlkˌwərm/

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  1. Noun

    silkworm

    Etymology

    Old English seolcwyrm(see silk, worm)

    Definitions

    1. hairless white caterpillar of the Chinese silkworm moth

    Examples

    • « source of most commercial silk »
  2. 2. larva of a saturniid moth

    Examples

    • « spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon »

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