What is another word for bombycidae?

Pronunciation: [bˈɒmɪsˌɪdiː] (IPA)

The word Bombycidae refers to a family of moths including the domestic silk moth. Some synonyms for Bombycidae are silk moths, mulberry silkworms, and tussah moths. These insects are popular for their ability to produce silk that is used in textile production. Other synonyms include Bombay insects, Bombycid moths, and sericicultural insects. They are typically found in Asia, but can also be found in North America and Europe. With their distinct characteristics and importance, it is crucial for scientists and researchers to use appropriate synonyms to identify and classify these insects accurately.

Synonyms for Bombycidae:

What are the hypernyms for Bombycidae?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    Animalia (the taxonomic kingdom of animals), Arthropoda (the taxonomic phylum of arthropods), Insecta (the taxonomic class of insects).

What are the hyponyms for Bombycidae?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the holonyms for Bombycidae?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Bombycidae?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Bombycidae

It was of a dull, slatey colour, and belonged to the silkworm family of bombycidae.
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W.H.G. Kingston

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