silkworm

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English silkwirm, from Old English seolcwyrm (silkworm), equivalent to silk +‎ worm.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsɪlkwɜːm/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Noun

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silkworm (plural silkworms)

  1. Any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.
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