Bagworm

//ˈbæɡ.wɜː(ɹ)m// noun

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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.

Related phrases

eastern tent caterpillarfall webworm

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