BOMBYCIDS Synonyms
5 synonyms for
bombycids.
(exact relations)
1 hypernym for bombycids. (close relations)
1 hypernym for bombycids. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for BOMBYCIDS
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| moths | noun n | |||||
noun • typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae | ||||||
| saturniids | noun n | |||||
noun • large brightly colored and usually tropical moth; larvae spin silken cocoons | ||||||
| silkworms | noun n | |||||
noun • the commercially bred hairless white caterpillar of the domestic silkworm moth which spins a cocoon that can be processed to yield silk fiber; the principal source of commercial silk • larva of a saturniid moth; spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon | ||||||
| bombycid moth | noun n | |||||
noun • moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk | ||||||
| silkworm moth | noun n | |||||
noun • any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae • moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For BOMBYCIDS
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bombycids, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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