Sentence example with the word 'bombyx'

bombyx

Definition n. type genus of the Bombycidae: Chinese silkworm moth

Last update: August 25, 2015


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There are seven large silk-moths, of which two only (Bombyx mon and Anthenaea yama-mai) are employed in producing silk.   [Please select]

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The slaves in the red bombyx garments serve Hermias.   [Please select]

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The female Bombyx gradually matured, her tender tissues gradually becoming firmer.   [Please select]

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The common silk-moth (Bombyx mori) was brought to Constantinople in the sixth century, whence it was carried into Italy, and in 1494 into France.   [Please select]

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The under-robe was of soft sea-green bombyx silk, with a broad border, delicately embroidered, of a garland of roses and buds.   [Please select]

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