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  1. silkworm, giant silkworm, wild wilkwormnoun

    larva of a saturniid moth; spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon

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  1. giant silkworm

    A giant silkworm, scientifically known as Saturniidae, generally refers to a type of moth in the family Saturniidae. They are characterized by their large size, heavy bodies covered in hair-like scales, lobed wings and smaller head. They are also known for the strong silk they produce during their caterpillar stage, which is used to spin their cocoons. Some popular types of giant silkworms include the Atlas Moth and the Luna Moth. Despite their name, they are not usually used for silk production in the textile industry.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of giant silkworm in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of giant silkworm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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