Korean

누에

누에
Meaning: silkworm
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

My grandmother used to raise silkworms and make silk.
깨끗한 잠실에서 누에를 정성껏 키우고 있다.
Raising silkworms with great care in a clean sericulture room.
누에는 뽕잎을 먹고 자란다.
Silkworms grow by eating mulberry leaves.

Usage Notes

Refers to the larva of the silk moth, known for spinning cocoons used in silk production.

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