Meanings
nounsilkworm moth (plural silkworm moths)
plural silkworm moths
- A domestic silk moth, of species Bombyx mori
Synonyms & antonyms
nounany silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae
Similar
giant silkworm moth
Broader
saturniidsaturniid moth
nounmoderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
Similar
bombycidbombycid moth
Broader
Also see
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