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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Certain moths, in order Lepidoptera:; A bagworm moth, any member of the family Psychidae.
2. 2
   Certain moths, in order Lepidoptera:; An Eastern tent caterpillar (Malacosoma americanum, family Lasiocampidae). proscribed
3. 3
   Certain moths, in order Lepidoptera:; A Fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea, family Erebidae).

Etymology

From bag + worm.