silkworm moth
1.
(
noun
) any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae
Synonyms:
giant silkworm moth
Related Words:
Atticus atlas
,
Samia cynthia
,
Samia walkeri
,
atlas moth
,
cynthia moth
,
saturniid
,
saturniid moth
2.
(
noun
) moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
Synonyms:
bombycid
,
bombycid moth
Related Words:
Bombyx mori
,
domestic silkworm moth
,
moth
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