silkworm
noun/ˈsɪlkwɜːm/
/ˈsɪlkwɜːrm/
- a caterpillar (= a small creature like a worm with legs) that produces silk threadTopics Insects, worms, etc.c1Word OriginOld English seolcwyrm (see silk, worm).
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