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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

caterpillars

/kætərˈpɪlərz/ noun · British & US
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What does caterpillars mean?

noun

The larvae of butterflies and moths, typically having a segmented body, legs, and a head with mandibles.

Example

"The children watched in fascination as the caterpillars ate the leaves of the plant."

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