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noun
a large moth, Attacus atlas, from the tropical forests of southeast Asia
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
giant saturniid moth widespread in Asia; sometimes cultured for silk
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: Atticus atlas
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Broader terms: giant silkworm moth, silkworm moth
History
Partial calque of taxonomic name Attacus atlas.
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