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(cat-er-pil-lars) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. the larva or middle life stage of a moth or butterfly. They are round and long like worms but have six legs. They may be brightly colored.

Example Sentence

The caterpillars are crawling up a big tree.

Synonyms

larva stage of a moth; round like worms; six legs

Antonyms

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