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caterpillar in Tamil

caterpillar in Tamil is கம்பளிப்பூச்சி — caterpillar means the wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.

caterpillar in Tamil

கம்பளிப்பூச்சி
Pronounced: kampaḷippūcci
larva of a butterfly or moth

What does "caterpillar" mean?

  1. noun The wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.
    "A caterpillar is letting itself down on a thread, twirling slowly like a rope artist, spiralling towards his chest. It’s a luscious, unreal green, like a gumdrop, and covered with tiny bright hairs."
  2. noun A vehicle fitted with continuous tracks instead of wheels, used for rough terrain.
    "A caterpillar tractor cleared the muddy field."
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caterpillar in a sentence

  • A caterpillar is letting itself down on a thread, twirling slowly like a rope artist, spiralling towards his chest. It’s a luscious, unreal green, like a gumdrop, and covered with tiny bright hairs.
  • The bird just ate that green caterpillar.
  • A caterpillar tractor cleared the muddy field.

Similar words in Tamil

cat

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Frequently asked questions

caterpillar என்ற சொல்லின் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
"caterpillar" in Tamil is கம்பளிப்பூச்சி. caterpillar means: The wormlike larval stage of a butterfly or moth.
How do you pronounce கம்பளிப்பூச்சி?
"caterpillar" in Tamil is கம்பளிப்பூச்சி, pronounced "kampaḷippūcci".
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