Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Silkworm.
Silkworm - as a 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
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
giant silkwormwild wilkwormHypernyms (Closely Related)
caterpillarHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I found a silkworm crawling on a mulberry leaf."
"The silkworm spins its cocoon to undergo metamorphosis."
"My grandmother enjoys raising silkworms as a hobby."
"The silkworm caterpillars feed on mulberry leaves."
"The silkworm larvae shed their skin several times as they grow."
Word Game Points
Is SILKWORM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, silkworm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SILKWORM has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is SILKWORM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, silkworm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSILKWORM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is SILKWORM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, silkworm is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSILKWORM has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
