satinpod

/sætɪnpɒd/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of moth that infests silk or woolen fabrics, especially the larvae of the Saturnia pavonia, whose caterpillars can damage clothes and other textiles.

“The silk fabric was ruined by the satinpod larvae.”

Synonyms

  • Saturnia pavonia
  • silk moth

Antonyms

  • fabric preserver
  • textile protector