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caterpillar
Definition:
(nou) a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth (nou) a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈkætəpɪlə
Examples:
The caterpillar hatches from the egg.
The caterpillar larvae eat detritus.
The caterpillar overwinters in the soil as a pupa.
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