silkworm
n. Caterpillar that spins a cocoon of silk.
n. The larva of any one of numerous species of bombycid moths, which spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon before changing to a pupa.
n. Caterpillar that spins a cocoon of silk.
n. The larva of any one of numerous species of bombycid moths, which spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon before changing to a pupa.