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moth vs silkworm moth

silkworm moth vs moth

moth and silkworm moth both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
moth Yes No No No
silkworm moth Yes No No No
As nouns, silkworm moth is a hyponym of moth; that is, silkworm moth is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than moth:
  • moth: typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae
  • silkworm moth: moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
moth (noun) silkworm moth (noun)
typically crepuscular or nocturnal insect having a stout body and feathery or hairlike antennae moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
any silkworm moth of the family Saturniidae
Difference between moth and silkworm moth

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