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Silkworm Moth (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Synonyms

  • Giant Silkworm Moth

Hypernyms

  • Saturniid

Hyponyms

  • Samia Walkeri
  • Cynthia Moth
  • Atlas Moth

Meaning 2

Moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The silkworm moth is a moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk.
  • Sericulture, the practice of breeding silkworm moths for silk production, has been a significant industry in Asia for thousands of years.
  • The life cycle of the silkworm moth consists of four stages: egg, larva, pupa, and adult, with the larval stage being the most critical for silk production.
  • Silkworm moths are domesticated insects that have been selectively bred for their desirable traits, such as increased silk production and faster growth rates.
  • The silkworm moth's unique life cycle and silk-producing abilities have made it an important insect in many cultures around the world.

Synonyms

  • Bombycid
  • Bombycid Moth

Hypernyms

  • Moth

Hyponyms

  • Domesticated Silkworm Moth
  • Domestic Silkworm Moth
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