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Definition: Antheraea

Part of Speech Definition
Noun 1. Large moths whose larvae produce silk of high quality.[Wordnet].

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Date "Antheraea" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 2005. (references)

Common Expressions: Antheraea

Expressions Definition
Antheraea mylitta Oriental moth that produces brownish silk. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Antheraea pernyi A Chinese moth that produces a brownish silk. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Antheraea pernyi Antheraea pernyi is a large moth in the family Saturniidae. It is also referred to as Chinese Tasar Oak Moth, Chinese Tussah, Oak Tussah, and Temperate Tussah. They are originally from China but are also used in silk production. (references)
Antheraea polyphemus Very large yellowish-brown American silkworm moth with large eyespots on hind wings; larvae feed on fruit and shade trees. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
Genus Antheraea Large moths whose larvae produce silk of high quality. Source: Wordnet 3.0 Copyright © 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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Specialty Expressions: Antheraea

Expressions Domain Definition
Antheraea yama-mai Industry Silkworm of Japan, --. A native of Japan, or -- Yama-mai silk resembles cultivated silk more than any other variety of wild silk. Source: European Union. (references)

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Topics by Level of Interest: Antheraea

Topics sorted by level of Interest Level (1=low, 600=high)     Topics sorted Alphabetically Level (1=low, 600=high)
Antheraea polyphemus 28     Antheraea pernyi 11
Antheraea pernyi 11     Antheraea polyphemus 28

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