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SILK-WORM
\sˈɪlkwˈɜːm], \sˈɪlkwˈɜːm], \s_ˈɪ_l_k_w_ˈɜː_m]\
Definitions of SILK-WORM
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
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The
caterpillar
that
produces
the
delicate
silk
filaments
from
which
silk
is
manufactured
.
1874
- Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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