Samia
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A group of large moths from Asia that people raise to make silk
- noun
- Specialized
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Samia
- Farmers cultivate Samia species to produce high-quality silk for textiles.
Examples
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In Asia, the silk produced by the Samia genus is highly prized.
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The Samia moth is known for its vibrant colors and large size.
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There are rules, samia.
Synonyms
9.9
A group of moths that includes the silkworm used to make silk
is a genus of Asian silk moths in general rather than one specific producer
9.9
A type of large moth whose caterpillar makes high-quality silk
is a genus native to Asia important for silk production rather than naming types
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Samia is a scientific name probably linked to the Greek island Samos, so a helpful way to remember it is to imagine naturalists naming moths after a place. That's why Samia today means a 'group' of large silkworm moths important for silk production.
