silk moth

silk moth

noun

Definition of SILK MOTH

1

: the common silkworm (Bombyx mori)

2

: saturniid; especially : one (as the cecropia moth) that produces a cocoon of silk

First Known Use of SILK MOTH

1772

Rhymes with SILK MOTH

betroth, breechcloth, broadcloth, cheesecloth, clothes moth, dishcloth, drop cloth, facecloth, floorcloth, grass cloth, ground cloth, ground sloth, haircloth, hawk moth, hellbroth, loincloth, oilcloth, sackcloth, sailcloth, sphinx moth, sponge cloth, washcloth, whole cloth, wire cloth