silkworm Definition
- 1the larva of a moth, Bombyx mori, which spins a cocoon of commercially valuable silk.
- 2the silk-producing larva of any of various moths.
Using silkworm: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "silkworm" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The silkworm is an important source of silk.
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Silkworms are fed on mulberry leaves.
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The silkworm spins its cocoon from a single thread of silk.
silkworm Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for silkworm
Phrases with silkworm
raise silkworms
to breed and care for silkworms in order to produce silk
Example
The family has been raising silkworms for generations.
silkworm gut
a strong, elastic, and transparent material made from the dried intestines of silkworms, used for making fishing lines and surgical sutures
Example
The surgeon used silkworm gut to stitch up the wound.
a bacterial infection that affects silkworms and can cause significant damage to silk production
Example
The silkworm disease has caused a decline in silk production in the region.
Summary: silkworm in Brief
A 'silkworm' [ˈsɪlkˌwɜrm] is the larva of a moth that spins a cocoon of commercially valuable silk. They are fed on mulberry leaves and are an important source of silk. The phrase 'raise silkworms' refers to breeding and caring for silkworms to produce silk.
