Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bicho-da-seda

Noun
/ˈbi.ʃu da ˈse.dɐ/
Definition
Bicho-da-seda refers to the silkworm, the larval stage of the silk moth, known for producing silk.
Examples
  • O bicho-da-seda é famoso pela produção de seda fina.
  • Na China, o cultivo de bicho-da-seda é uma tradição antiga.
Meaning
The term ‘bicho-da-seda’ is commonly associated with the creature that is cultivated for its silk production, primarily in sericulture.
Synonyms
  • Silkworm
  • Bombyx mori