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Definition of Giant silkworm
1. Noun. Larva of a saturniid moth; spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon.
Exact synonyms: Silkworm, Wild Wilkworm
Group relationships: Family Saturniidae, Saturniidae
Specialized synonyms: Ailanthus Silkworm, Samia Cynthia
Generic synonyms: Caterpillar
Terms within: Sericterium, Serictery, Silk Gland
Group relationships: Family Saturniidae, Saturniidae
Specialized synonyms: Ailanthus Silkworm, Samia Cynthia
Generic synonyms: Caterpillar
Terms within: Sericterium, Serictery, Silk Gland