Malacosoma

noun

Mal·​a·​co·​so·​ma

ˌmalə(ˌ)kōˈsōmə

: a genus of moths (family Lasiocampidae) including the common tent caterpillars

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from malac- + -soma

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