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Definition of silkmoth

silkmoth

/ˈsɪlkˌmɔːθ/
silk · moth
Plural:silkmoths
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silkmoth Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Any of various moths whose caterpillars spin cocoons of silk, especially the domesticated moth (Bombyx mori) of the family Bombycidae cultivated in sericulture, or the large-winged wild moths of the family Saturniidae.

Example

"After weeks of feeding on mulberry leaves, the larva spun a dense cocoon and eventually emerged as an adult silkmoth."

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• Nearby Words

silkily
silkiness
silklike
silkmoth
silks
silkscreen
silktassel

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Silkmoth. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/silkmoth
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