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Definition of Atticus atlas
1. Noun. Giant saturniid moth widespread in Asia; sometimes cultured for silk.
Exact synonyms: Atlas Moth
Generic synonyms: Giant Silkworm Moth, Silkworm Moth
Group relationships: Atticus, Genus Atticus
Generic synonyms: Giant Silkworm Moth, Silkworm Moth
Group relationships: Atticus, Genus Atticus
Lexicographical Neighbors of Atticus Atlas
Literary usage of Atticus atlas
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of National Biography by LESLIE. STEPHEN, Sidney Lee (1890)
"... student of Holy Scripture, and a believer in the doctrines which are known as
evangelical. 16. 'The Great Atlas Moth of Asias (Atticus atlas), 1879. 17. ..."
2. A Glimpse of Assam by Susan R. Ward (1884)
"The "Deo Moth" " Atticus atlas" is grandly large and beautiful, the breadth from
tip to tip of the wings measuring from ten to twelve inches. ..."
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