caterpillars

noun

  • A caterpillar is a baby butterfly or moth that is usually green or brown and eats leaves.
  • Caterpillars can be found crawling on plants and trees.


Synonym

  • leafworm

Sentences

  • Caterpillars turn into butterflies after a while.
  • Many caterpillars have bright colors.
  • Caterpillars like to munch on plants.
  • A caterpillar can grow very big before it changes.
  • Some caterpillars can be very hairy.

Word Explanation:

  • Caterpillars are the young stage of butterflies. They crawl on leaves and eat a lot. After some time, they make a cozy shell around themselves called a chrysalis, and then they become butterflies.

Word in hindi

कैटरपिलर

caterpillar

Other variations in hindi

  • पतंगा का बच्चा patanga ka bachcha
  • गुड़िया कीड़ा gudiya keeda

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'caterpillars' mean?

Caterpillars are the young stage of butterflies and moths. They are usually long and have many legs.

How do you pronounce 'caterpillars'?

You say 'caterpillars' like this: cat-er-pil-lars.

What is the origin of the word 'caterpillars'?

The word 'caterpillar' comes from the Old French word 'catepelose', which means 'hairy cat'.

What is the meaning of 'caterpillars' in Bengali?

The word 'caterpillars' in Bengali is 'কেঁচো' (Kẽchō).

Fact & Proverb:

Fact

Caterpillars can eat up to 27 times their body weight in a day!

Proverb

Slow and steady wins the race. (This means that taking your time can lead to success, just like a caterpillar becoming a butterfly.)

Quote

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly." - Anonymous

Mini blog:

The Magical Journey of Caterpillars

Caterpillars are the coolest little creatures! They start as tiny eggs and then hatch into fuzzy caterpillars. These munching machines love to eat leaves, and they can grow really big!

But guess what? They don’t stay caterpillars forever! After eating and growing, they make a cozy cocoon around themselves. Inside, they change into beautiful butterflies! Isn’t that magical?

So, next time you see a caterpillar, remember it’s on a special journey to become something amazing. Let’s celebrate these little wonders of nature! 🌿🦋