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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A silkworm which yields four crops of cocoons a year.
  • Having four crops of cocoons each year, and therefore having four generations annually: said of certain races of the silkworm of commerce.

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  • adjective Having four broods or litters in one year.

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  • 1. Having four broods in one year.

    2. A creature that does this.

    October 18, 2007