01 n. The larva of any one of numerous species of bombycid moths, which spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon before cha…
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The larva of any one of numerous species of bombycid moths, which spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon before changing to a pupa.(Zool.)
Phrases & compounds
Pernyi silkworm —
the larva of the Pernyi moth. See Pernyi moth.
Silkworm gut —
a substance prepared from the contents of the silk glands of silkworms and used in making lines for angling. See Gut.
Silkworm rot —
a disease of silkworms; muscardine.