promethea

Noun

Meaning

A large American bombycid moth (Callosamia promethea). Its larva feeds on the sassafras, wild cherry, and other trees, and suspends its cocoon from a branch by a silken band.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Phrases with the word

promethea silkmoth Callosamia promethea promethea moth

Examples

The chair of the event delivered a lofty speech introducing the brilliant teenager, and on her way up to the podium, Promethea received a standing ovation. Source: Internet

Promethea told Park County sergeant Clay Herbst that she was being harassed. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

prometastatic promethate promethazine promethea moth promethea silkmoth promethean