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• noun (Context 1)
The commercially bred, yellowish caterpillar (larva) of the domesticated Asian silk moth (family Bombycidae, specifically Bombyx mori), originating in China, which spins a pupal cocoon of fine, strong thread that is harvested to produce silk.
Usage Example
"The ancient Chinese carefully guarded the secret of cultivating the caterpillar to maintain their monopoly on the luxurious textile trade."
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caterpillar
Weak
larva
• noun (Context 2)
Any of various wild or semi-domesticated moth caterpillars (such as the tussah moth) native to Asia that spin a significant amount of silk in constructing their cocoons.
Usage Example
"While the domesticated variety is the most famous, several wild silkworms are harvested in India to produce durable tussah silk."
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caterpillar
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