-
Trending Now:
More Trending:
- repugnant white nationalist, white supremacist bereft impanel cosmopolitan
- ALL
What's Trending Now
More Trending Words
subterranean caterpillar
noun
Definition of subterranean caterpillar
: any of various large grayish black caterpillars that are larvae of moths of the genus Oxycanus, live in burrows in the ground, and emerge at night to feed on the foliage of pasture plants (such as grass) — see porina
Read the Latest from M-W
There's more!
Love words? You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.
Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:
- More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
- Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
- Advanced search features
- Ad free!
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up subterranean caterpillar? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!