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forest tent caterpillar

noun

  1. tent caterpillar

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Word History and Origins

Origin of forest tent caterpillar1

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55
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Example Sentences

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Officials said the main culprit is the forest tent caterpillar.

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This species, commonly known as the forest tent caterpillar, closely resembles the apple tree tent caterpillar, but does not construct a visible tent.

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