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silkworm in Malay

ulat sutera

UK/ˈsɪlkwɜːm/

silkworm in Malay: ulat sutera. In English, silkworm means any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.

Malay words for silkworm

caterpillar
ulat sutera

English meaning of silkworm

  1. noun Any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.

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Questions about silkworm in Malay

What is the meaning of silkworm in Malay?
Silkworm in Malay is ulat sutera.
Apakah maksud silkworm dalam bahasa Melayu?
Silkworm: ulat sutera.
What does silkworm mean in English?
Silkworm means any of various caterpillars of moths that produce silk cocoons, especially Bombyx mori, the source of most commercial silk.

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