Meaning caterpillar
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mid-15c., catyrpel, probably altered (by association with Middle English piller "plunderer;" see pillage) from Old North French caterpilose "caterpillar" (Old French chatepelose), [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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Caterpillar [N] [S]the consumer. Used in the Old Testament ( 1 Kings 8:37 ; 2 Chr. 6:28 ; Psalms 78:46 ; Isaiah 33:4 ) as the translation of a word (hasil) the root of which means "to devour" [..]
Source: biblestudytools.com

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larva of a butterfly or moth.
Source: nationalgeographic.org

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The larva of a butterfly, moth, sawfly, or scorpionfly.
Source: extension.umd.edu (offline)

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See larva.
Source: atlantishydroponics.com (offline)

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The larva of a butterfly, moth, sawfly, or scorpionfly.
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a grub that turns into a moth or butterfly
Source: eenglish.in

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the second stage in the life cycle of butterflies and moths. Read more on: Caterpillar
Source: amentsoc.org

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the consumer. Used in the Old Testament (1 Kings 8:37; 2 Chr. 6:28; Ps. 78:46; Isa. 33:4) as the translation of a word (hasil) the root of which means "to devour" or "consume," and [..]
Source: biblegateway.com

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The representative in the Authorized Version of the Hebrew word chasil and yelek .+ Chasil occurs in (1 Kings 8:37; 2 Chronicles 6:28; Psalms 78:46; Isaiah 33:4; Joel 1:4) and seems to be applied to a [..]
Source: biblegateway.com

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To see a caterpillar in a dream, denotes that low and hypocritical people are in your immediate future, and you will do well to keep clear of deceitful appearances. You may suffer a loss in love or business. To dream of a caterpillar, foretells you will be placed in embarrassing situations, and there will be small honor or gain to be expected.   
Source: dreams-dictionary.org (offline)

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(n) a wormlike and often brightly colored and hairy or spiny larva of a butterfly or moth(n) a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in c [..]
Source: beedictionary.com

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See larva.
Source: butterfly-guide.co.uk

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 (noun) - the worm-like second stage in a butterfly life cycle, also called a larva.
Source: uky.edu

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The worm-like larva of a butterfly or moth.
Source: bugfacts.net (offline)

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the immature stage of any Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths)
Source: texasinsects.tamu.edu (offline)

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The larva
Source: keys.lucidcentral.org

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The insect larva of a butterfly or moth.
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immature stage (larva) of a butterfly, moth, or sawfly
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See larva.
Source: growershouse.com

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The larva of a butterfly or moth; leafworm. ''The bird just ate that green caterpillar.'' A vehicle with a caterpillar track; a crawler.
Source: en.wiktionary.org





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