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