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.

Synonyms

• Bombycid
• Bombycid Moth

Hypernyms

• Moth

Hyponyms

• Domesticated Silkworm Moth
• Domestic Silkworm Moth