Meaning of the word silkworm in English

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silkworm

US /ˈsɪlk.wɝːm/
UK /ˈsɪlk.wɜːm/
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Noun

the larva of a silkmoth, especially Bombyx mori, which spins a cocoon of silk that can be used to make fabric

Example:
The silkworm is known for producing silk.
Raising silkworms was a traditional industry in many Asian countries.
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