Tussur (Noun)
Meaning
Oriental moth that produces brownish silk.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The tussur moth has a unique characteristic of producing a brownish-colored silk highly valued in the textile industry.
- Tussur silk production mainly occurs in Asia, particularly in tropical regions.
- The life cycle of a tussur moth consists of four stages, starting from egg to caterpillar and then pupa before emerging as an adult moth.
- Due to the difficulty of cultivating tussur moths, their silk is more expensive than that of domesticated silkworms.
- In many Asian countries, the tussur moth is considered a significant cultural and economic symbol.