ailanthus silkworm

/eɪˌlænθəs ˌsɪlkˈwʌrm/
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Definitions of ailanthus silkworm
  1. noun
    large green silkworm of the cynthia moth
    synonyms: Samia cynthia
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    type of:
    giant silkworm, silkworm, wild wilkworm
    larva of a saturniid moth; spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon
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