caterpillars

noun

  • A caterpillar is a baby butterfly or moth that is usually green or brown and eats leaves.
  • Caterpillars can be found crawling on plants and trees.


Synonym

  • leafworm

Word Explanation:

  • Caterpillars are the young stage of butterflies. They crawl on leaves and eat a lot. After some time, they make a cozy shell around themselves called a chrysalis, and then they become butterflies.

Word in hindi

कैटरपिलर

caterpillar

Other variations in hindi

  • पतंगा का बच्चा patanga ka bachcha
  • गुड़िया कीड़ा gudiya keeda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'caterpillars' mean?

Caterpillars are the young stage of butterflies and moths. They are usually long and have many legs.

How do you pronounce 'caterpillars'?

You say 'caterpillars' like this: cat-er-pil-lars.

What is the origin of the word 'caterpillars'?

The word 'caterpillar' comes from the Old French word 'catepelose', which means 'hairy cat'.

What is the meaning of 'caterpillars' in Bengali?

The word 'caterpillars' in Bengali is 'কেঁচো' (Kẽchō).