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Definition of Bombyx
1. Noun. Type genus of the Bombycidae: Chinese silkworm moth.
Generic synonyms: Arthropod Genus
Group relationships: Bombycidae, Family Bombycidae
Member holonyms: Bombyx Mori, Domestic Silkworm Moth, Domesticated Silkworm Moth, Silkworm
Definition of Bombyx
1. n. A genus of moths, which includes the silkworm moth. See Silkworm.
Definition of Bombyx
1. Noun. Any member of the genus ''Bombyx'' of true silkmoths, whose caterpillars often feed on mulberries. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Bombyx
1. a silkworm [n -ES] - See also: silkworm
Medical Definition of Bombyx
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Bombyx
Literary usage of Bombyx
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Transactions of the Entomological Society of London by Royal Entomological Society of London (1812)
"Observations on the Study of Entomology ; with a short Account of the early Stages
of bombyx Versicolor. By Mr. JP NEALE, FES i JN presenting the annexed ..."
2. Transactions by Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society, Norwick Eng, Thomas Southwell, Norfolk and Norwich Naturalists' Society (1870)
"Thus eg there are two closely allied species of moths, bombyx cynthia and bombyx
paphia, each of which produces a kind of silk. ..."
3. Report on the Injurious Insects and Other Animals Observed in the Midland by Walter Edward Collinge (1907)
"... either 2 pints of a paraffin emulsion may be added or 2 lbs. of treacle.
THE LACKEY MOTH. bombyx neustria, Linn. ..."
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