A large moth with a caterpillar that spins a protective silken cocoon.
(also 'giant silk moth') a saturniid moth
(also 'the silk moth') a domesticated Asian moth whose larva is the chief commercial silkworm (Bombyx mori, family Bombycidae)
Example sentencesExamples
The first written record of using male silkworm moth in traditional Chinese medicine can be found in ancient classics.
Since the male silkworm moth is an important ingredient, we wondered whether the male silkworm moth can increase the life-span of the fruit fly by itself.
As big as a hot dog, Automeris, a giant silkworm moth caterpillar, discourages some predators by its size, strong bite, and array of spines.
Definition of silkworm moth in US English:
silkworm moth
noun
A large moth with a caterpillar that spins a protective silken cocoon.
(also 'silk moth') a domesticated Asian moth whose larva is the chief commercial silkworm (Bombyx mori, family Bombycidae)
(also 'giant silk moth') a saturniid moth
Example sentencesExamples
The first written record of using male silkworm moth in traditional Chinese medicine can be found in ancient classics.
Since the male silkworm moth is an important ingredient, we wondered whether the male silkworm moth can increase the life-span of the fruit fly by itself.
As big as a hot dog, Automeris, a giant silkworm moth caterpillar, discourages some predators by its size, strong bite, and array of spines.